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North Carolina looking towards more renewable enery, not nuclear or coal

Duke Energy spill illustrates need for renewable energy innovation The Chronicle,By Caeleigh Macneil | March 5, 2014 March 5, 2014  Several Duke Energy power plants have been cited for environmental violations since a pipe broke under a Duke Energy coal ash pond and leaked ash into Dan River in February………

North Carolina has been making significant steps in renewable energy production and investment and is ranked third in the country in utility-scale solar capacity in advanced development or under construction. In addition, the state has a 35 percent renewable energy tax credit that makes it cheaper to invest in renewables.

Furthermore, Gov. Pat McCrory is a strong supporter of solar energy.

“North Carolina is home to one of the fastest growing solar industries in our nation,” he said in a press release on his website. “It is important that we recognize the impact the solar industry is making in our state.”

….High demand for energy as well as the environmental and public health risks associated with fossil fuels makes innovation in energy storage technology incredibly important right now, Pratson said…….http://www.dukechronicle.com/articles/2014/03/06/duke-energy-spill-illustrates-need-renewable-energy-innovation
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