Offshore Wind
Beginning near the end of the 19th century, Orville and Wilbur Wright traveled to the Outer Banks of North Carolina to test their prototype airplanes because of the strong coastal winds.
Now, over a century later, our state has the opportunity to harness that same, abundant offshore wind resource to generate the electricity we need to power our homes and our businesses, while protecting the air, water, and natural beauty that make North Carolina a place we are proud to call home.
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The BasicsNorth Carolina has the best offshore wind resources on the East Coast. Also, offshore wind in North Carolina could bring 24,500 new jobs and $2.9 billion to local economies in the construction phase alone. Learn more… |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do the turbines work? What is the impact on birds, bats, and marine wildlife? What happens when the wind isn’t blowing? You've got questions, we've got answers. Learn more… |
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What We Are Doing...Whether it's educating the public or elected officials, the Sierra Club's Offshore Wind Team has been hard at work making sure people know that wind is part of the solution. Check out what else we've been up to… |
Talking Points
- Not only does North Carolina have incredible... More
- North Carolina’s shallow-water wind resources... More
- $2.35 billion is spent annually on the... More
- The offshore wind industry stands to create 45,... More
- Jobs created by the wind industry are not... More
Articles and Blog Entries
North Carolina Is One Step Closer to Tapping Offshore Wind Energy
Feds say wind farms could work off Cape Fear coast
Future of NC Wind Industry at Stake
Report: Mid-Atlantic offshore wind industry would create 70,000 jobs, generate billions
Offshore wind can be economic boost for South Carolina
Green Power on the Edge of Practicality
Editorial: North Carolina must keep pace with Virginia on wind energy
Offshore Wind Forum Opens Dialogue for Clean Coastal Energy
Offshore Wind the Focus of Rally Before Public Hearing