Supporting States and Communities on Renewable Energy Siting and Permitting
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What is Carolinas DASH?
The Carolinas Development Assistance and Siting Hub (DASH) program aims to provide education and technical assistance on renewable energy siting and permitting issues to local governments and communities in North and South Carolina. This three-year U.S. Department of Energy-funded program will involve (1) surveys and community meetings to understand questions and perspectives about renewable energy development; (2) creation of resources to support local governments on siting and permitting issues, including model ordinances and a database of existing North and South Carolina renewable energy ordinances; and (3) educational workshops and direct technical assistance for local governments and communities.
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Resources
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Health and Safety Impacts of Solar Photovoltaics
White paper on the health and safety impacts of solar PV.
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Solar Photovoltaic Development of Agricultural Land: Observations, Analysis, and Research on Change in Use
White paper discussing land use impacts of solar PV development and agricultural compatibility.
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Local Benefits Mechanisms Guide
This local benefits mechanisms guide from the Carolinas DASH and Center for Energy Education is a resource that helps communities and local governments understand and negotiate benefits from clean energy projects. It explains agreement types, community engagement strategies, and ways projects can deliver jobs, funding, infrastructure, and other local benefits.
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Wildlife Considerations for Wind Energy Development
Summary of wildlife considerations for wind energy development published by the Southeastern Wind Coalition, covering the mitigation framework used across land-based and offshore projects to protect birds, bats, and marine mammals — from pre-construction site prospecting and avoidance practices through construction-phase protections, post-construction monitoring technologies, and the emerging research showing wind farms can benefit marine ecosystems.
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Upcoming Events
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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Workshop for Public Officials
Join the Center for Energy Education for a workshop focused on battery energy storage systems (BESS). Explore the benefits, planning process, and safety procedures of operating BESS in your community. Space is limited to public officials.
460 Airport Road
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
May
19
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Workshop for Communities
460 Airport Road
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870
May
14
Solar & Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Workshop
100 Behrman Street
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Apr
29
Updated Utility-Scale Solar and Storage Model Ordinance Review
Apr
27
State Energy Conference Agrivoltaics Pre-Conference Tour Session #2
Apr
27
