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NC H767
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Johnnie Autry
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AI Summary
- Establishes a state goal of 100% clean energy from renewable resources for all retail electricity sales in North Carolina by December 31, 2050
- Requires the State Energy Office, in consultation with the Public Utilities Commission and Public Staff, to develop a plan to achieve this goal and submit it to the 2020 Regular Session of the General Assembly
- Cites climate change impacts including rising temperatures, sea level rise, and increased extreme weather events as justification for the clean energy transition
- References North Carolina's existing renewable energy capacity, including 1,140 megawatts of installed solar capacity in 2015 and significant offshore wind potential
- Effective upon enactment
Legislative Description
State Clean Energy Goal for 2050
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
4/16/2019
Committee Referrals
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/16/2019
Full Bill Text
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