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NC H638

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/21/2021

Primary Sponsor

Johnnie Autry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a state goal that 100% of total retail electricity sales in North Carolina shall be generated from renewable energy resources by December 31, 2050
  • Directs the State Energy Office to develop a plan in consultation with the North Carolina Commission and Public Staff to achieve this clean energy goal
  • Requires the plan to be submitted to the 2022 Regular Session of the General Assembly upon its convening
  • Cites climate change impacts including rising temperatures, sea level increases, and extreme weather events as justification for the goal
  • References North Carolina's existing clean energy capacity, including 1,140 megawatts of solar capacity installed in 2015 and 6,000 solar industry jobs

Legislative Description

State Clean Energy Goal for 2050

Infrastructure

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/22/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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