Wind Energy Permitting Standards

Last updated: August 28, 2018

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:State
Category:Regulatory Policy
State:North Carolina
Incentive Type:Solar/Wind Permitting Standards
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:Wind (All)

Authorities

Name:N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-215.115, et seq.

Summary

North Carolina has statewide permitting requirements for wind energy facilities. Any wind turbine or collection of wind turbines located within a half mile of each other with a collective rated capacity of one megawatt (MW) or greater must receive a permit from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) before starting construction. The legislation provides details regarding the process and timeline for obtaining a permit, siting considerations, approval criteria, fees, and other requirements. Refer to the legislation for the full details.  

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