Commerce's Energy and Infrastructure Office (EIO) supports business and policy leaders by providing subject-matter expertise on energy demand and deployment, as North Carolina navigates the market-driven demand for a low carbon emissions future. This significant shift is yielding new opportunities to improve both the environment and the state's economy.
The Office provides technical expertise and resources to help communities and organizations take advantage of the shift to energy sources that reduce or eliminate harmful carbon emissions.
The team regularly engages with energy providers, local and regional governments, industry leaders, ratepayers, economic developers, academics, workforce development professionals, and other interested stakeholders to create and leverage every opportunity available to North Carolinians during this important transition.
Additional Information
We are currently seeking input from energy project developers and other interested stakeholders on the potential for North Carolina to create what's known as a State Energy Financing Institution, or SEFI.
Read more about our Request for Information and how you can participate.
There are many opportunities for your business to take advantage of the emerging energy economy and our team is available to assist you.
If you are managing an active economic development project related to any energy sub-sector, contact our colleagues at the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina for assistance.
The State of North Carolina and the Department of Commerce has conducted several in-depth studies relevant to the clean energy economy and has published assessments and reports about various aspects of the state's opportunity to serve and benefit from the industry as it grows in the United States. The state has also entered into agreements related to offshore wind energy with the U.K. and Danish governments, and the states of Maryland and Virginia.
Reports and Materials
- Building North Carolina's Offshore Wind Supply Chain • BVG Associates, under commission from N.C. Commerce, March 2021
When published, this report's authors discussed their recommendations in a presentation and webinar, which are still available:
» Presentation slides » Webinar recording Enter password !NCosw3/30
- 2022-2023 Annual Report | Governor's Taskforce for Offshore Wind (NCTowers) • August, 2023
- Economic Impact Analysis for a N.C. Offshore Wind Project • N.C. Commerce, April 2021
- Clean Energy and Clean Transportation in North Carolina; A Workforce Assessment • N.C. Commerce, October 2019
- North Carolina Offshore Wind Development Facts and Fundamental Values • N.C. Commerce, May 2022
- Go With the Wind (Economic Development Brochure) • EDPNC, July 2021
Agreements
- Memorandum of Understanding | North Carolina and the United Kingdom • July 2022
- Memorandum of Understanding | North Carolina and Denmark • March 2023
- Memorandum of Understanding | North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia (SMART-POWER) • October 2020
Relevant Legislation
Relevant Executive Orders
| Executive Order | Title | Notes |
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| EO80 | North Carolina's Commitment to Address Climate Change and Transition to a Clean Energy Economy |
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| EO218 | Advancing North Carolina's Economic and Clean Energy Future with Offshore Wind |
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| EO246 | North Carolina's Transformation to a Clean, Equitable Economy |
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