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In North Carolina, a lesson on the pitfalls of the energy transition

January 23, 2023 Renewable Energy World Season 1 Episode 33
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In North Carolina, a lesson on the pitfalls of the energy transition
Show Notes

The pitfalls of the energy transition are on full display in a Southeast state. 

A 2021 law set North Carolina on its way to slashing carbon emissions by 70% by the end of the decade and reaching carbon neutrality by 2050. HB 951 represented an unprecedented, bipartisan effort for a state to tackle climate change and deploy clean energy.

But clashes between Duke Energy, the utility governed by the law, and clean energy developers showcase that historic policy is only part of the equation. Execution is just as challenging.

Episode 32 of the Factor This! podcast features Steve Levitas and Tyler Norris, who both work on clean energy policy for utility-scale solar and storage developers. They share why what's happening in North Carolina should be a warning to the rest of the country.

About the sponsors:

This episode of Factor This! is sponsored by Rolls Battery.

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This episode of Factor This! is also sponsored by Heila Technologies, a Kohler Company.

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The EDGE helps EPCs and developers simplify microgrid deployment through a flexible approach that ensures systems operate reliably while unlocking new revenue streams.

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Factor This!  is produced by Renewable Energy World and Clarion Energy. Connect with John Engel, the host of Factor This!, on LinkedIn and Twitter.



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