NC H724

Amends the definition of "renewable energy resource" under the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS) to include plantation-grown wood that has been artificially planted and harvested according to state forestry guidelines, while explicitly excluding whole trees from natural forests.

Repeals the REPS requirement for poultry waste resources by striking G.S. 62-133.8(f) entirely.

Clarifies that city and county ordinances may regulate the location or screening of solar collectors on residential property but cannot unreasonably restrict their installation or use; defines "unreasonable" as restrictions reducing device efficiency by more than 25% or increasing costs by more than 15% of the original system price.

Voids deed restrictions, covenants, and binding agreements that prohibit solar collector installation on residential property, while permitting restrictions on location or screening if they do not unreasonably limit installation or use; excludes multi-story condominium units with horizontal boundaries from these protections.

Sections regarding solar collector regulations become effective October 1, 2011; all other provisions take effect upon enactment of the law.