Governor Bev Perdue this week announced her energy reform package to attract businesses, create jobs and promote a strong and sustainable green economy in North Carolina. She made the announcement at the SAS Solar Farm in Cary, which provides solar-generated power to Progress Energy.
"Developing our green economy is a cornerstone ofmy vision for North Carolina's economic future," Gov. Perdue said. "Creating green jobs and businesses is a key part of my JobsNOW initiative, and the energy reforms I am implementing will lay the foundation for North Carolina to lead the nation in green energy."
Gov. Perdue's energy plan refocuses state energy policymaking, makes strategic investments in North Carolina's green economy and increases green-collar workforce development.
"The state that gets green right will own the next 50 years," Gov. Perdue said. "I intend for North Carolina to be that state."
Governor Perdue's energy plan includes:
-Relocating the State Energy Office and state weatherization program to the Department of Commerce
-Reinvigorating the Energy Policy Council
-Establishing an Energy Investment Revolving Loan Fund
-Expanding the Green Business Fund
-Growing North Carolina's green workforce
-Investing federal recovery monies for other energy efficiency and renewable energy projuects in small businesses, communities and homes across North Carolina
For more information: http://www.governor.state.nc.us/NewsItems/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?newsItemID=404
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