NC DEQ: Climate Change

NC Clean Energy Plan Draft Report

North Carolina’s Clean Energy Plan lays out a path for the state to become a leader in clean energy innovation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The public comment period on the draft plan is open until Sept. 9

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Executive Order on Climate and Clean Energy

Governor Cooper highlights North Carolina's commitment to fight climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lead the transition to a clean energy economy.

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Coastal Adaptation and Resiliency

A new resource for communities brings together data, local examples, tools, planning and policy guidance as well as funding opportunities to support building coastal resilience.

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North Carolina Greenhouse Gas Inventory

The statewide Greenhouse Gas Inventory includes emissions and reductions in key categories from 1990-2017 and projections through 2030.

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Mitigation Goals for our Future

Through public and private partnerships, reduce North Carolina's net greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 2005 levels.

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Adaptation to Climate Change

We must protect life, environment, natural resources and the economy from climate change impacts. Here is how we plan to build resilient communities.

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Vision

DEQ will collaborate with North Carolina's citizens, power providers, businesses, local governments, state agencies and education partners to reduce carbon pollution while propelling the state into a new energy economy. DEQ will strive to make the state a national leader in the development and utilization of cleaner, more efficient, innovative technology solutions that create good jobs and protect the environment for all North Carolinians.