Comprehensive Climate Action Plan
Attend an Engagement Session on the Development of the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP)
DEQ is holding a series of public engagement opportunities in February and March 2025 to provide information and gather feedback on the Department’s initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of the federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant’s (CPRG) Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP).
The second deliverable of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant planning program is the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP). DEQ will submit the CCAP to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in December 2025.
The CCAP will build upon the Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) and update and expand upon North Carolina’s existing climate strategies, ensuring that these planning documents align with the latest available science, modeling, and best practices. This plan will align with existing goals and requirements for reducing GHG emissions and increasing clean energy solutions. This plan will cover all source sectors identified in the PCAP.
The CCAP planning document will contain current and projected GHG emissions levels and benefits.
Public and Stakeholder Engagement
Throughout 2025, DEQ will conduct stakeholder and public engagement to gain public input on existing community climate strategies and new greenhouse gas reduction initiatives, projects, or project ideas developed since the PCAP. Public feedback will help DEQ determine the program's direction, priorities, and future projects.
After drafting the CCAP, DEQ will open a formal public comment period regarding the draft Plan in August 2025.
- Feb. - March 2024: DEQ is solicited input on existing community climate strategies as well as new initiatives, projects or project ideas related to greenhouse gases developed since the PCAP.
- Sept. - Nov. 2025 2024: DEQ will accept public comment on North Carolina's Draft Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP). Comments and feedback will be considered as DEQ develops the Draft Comprehensive Climate Action Plan.
- December 2025: DEQ will release the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP).
| Event Type | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
Public Engagement Session #1: Virtual CCAP Kick-off | 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 | Join online Meeting number: 2432 204 2273 Password: CPRG2025 Telephone: +1-415-655-0003 US Toll, +1-904-900-2303 United States Toll (Jacksonville) Access Code: 2432 204 2273 |
Public Engagement Session #2: In-Person Meeting in Pembroke | 6:00 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 | Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation 6090 NC HWY 711, Pembroke, NC 28372 |
Public Engagement Session #3: In-Person Meeting in Fayetteville | 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 6, 2025 | Cumberland County East Regional Public Library 4809 Clinton Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28312 |
Public Engagement Session #4: In-Person Meeting in Morganton | 6:00 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025 | Western Piedmont Community College 1001 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC 28655 |
Public Engagement Session #5: In-Person Meeting in Roanoke Rapids | 6:00 p.m., Thursday, March 20, 2025 | Center for Energy Education 460 Airport Road, Roanoke Rapids, 27870 |
Public Engagement Session #6: In-Person Meeting in Wilmington | 6:00 p.m., Thursday, March 27, 2025 | New Hanover County Arboretum 6206 Oleander Dr., Wilmington, NC 28403 |