Last Updated August 11, 2023
Program Overview
Category:
Regulatory Policy
State:
North Carolina
Incentive Type:
Solar/Wind Permitting Standards
Administrator:
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Start Date:
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Expiration Date:
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Applicable Sectors:
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Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
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Summary
North Carolina has statewide permitting requirements for wind energy facilities. Any wind turbine or collection of wind turbines located within a half mile of each other with a collective rated capacity of one megawatt (MW) or greater must receive a permit from the Department of Environmental Quality before starting construction. The legislation provides details regarding the process and timeline for obtaining a permit, siting considerations, approval criteria, fees, and other requirements. Refer to the legislation for the full details.