What does this get me?
Carolinas DASH is providing free technical assistance for local governments (e.g., counties and municipalities) on solar, wind, and battery storage development, permitting, and siting.
- The types of assistance offered include answering any questions local governments may have, presentations for local officials and communities, ordinance review and development, and one-on-one consultations.
- Key issues include land development and use, economic impacts, project decommissioning, health and safety, environmental impacts, community impacts, and stakeholder engagement.
Am I eligible?
Free education and free technical assistance is available to local governments (e.g., counties and municipalities).
How can I access support?
The Carolinas DASH website includes a technical assistance request form for local governments seeking support with solar and wind energy siting and permitting. It also includes a database of local renewable energy ordinances, an FAQ page with common community and government questions, educational resources (for example, on solar decommissioning, recycling, agricultural and land-use impacts from solar, onshore wind fundamentals, etc.), and an events page with educational sessions and workshops (including recordings of past sessions and info on future ones).
What is the timeline?
This is a three-year U.S. Department of Energy-funded program providing assistance without applications or deadlines. Check out their website for more info.
What other incentives could I use to help me accomplish my goals?
Check out our (non-exhaustive) list of non-federal funding from other sources that may fit your energy and cost-saving goals.
Where can I get more information?
- Visit the Carolinas DASH website
- Contact Justin Lindemann (jplindem@ncsu.edu) or Anna Weitz (akweitz@ncsu.edu) at the NC Clean Tech Center with questions.