NC H401

Establishes a state goal for North Carolina to transition to 100% clean renewable energy by December 31, 2050.

Cites climate science consensus that human-caused fossil fuel emissions drive global temperature increases and the Paris Agreement's goal to limit warming to 1.5-2 degrees Celsius.

Notes North Carolina's clean energy potential, including ranking second nationally in 2015 solar installations (1,140 megawatts), third in installed solar capacity, and having significant offshore wind potential.

Identifies economic benefits including millions of green jobs, improved living standards, and reduced economic costs from climate impacts, with solar prices dropping 66% since 2010.

States transition to clean energy will protect low-income and communities of color from disproportionate pollution exposure from coal-fired power plants and coal ash.