Energy and Climate

NC Clean Energy Plan

North Carolina’s Clean Energy Plan lays out a path for the state to become a leader in clean energy innovation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Read the Plan

Executive Order on Climate and Clean Energy

Governor Cooper highlights North Carolina's commitment to fight climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lead the transition to a clean energy economy.

Learn more about Executive Order 80

Energy

DEQ's Energy Group is dedicated to ensuring a sustainable energy future for our citizens of North Carolina.

DEQ Energy Group

North Carolina Greenhouse Gas Inventory

The statewide Greenhouse Gas Inventory includes emissions and reductions in key categories from 1990-2020 and projections through 2050.

Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Climate

DEQ strives to make the state a national leader in the development and utilization of cleaner, more efficient, innovative technology solutions that create good jobs and protect the environment for all North Carolinians.

DEQ Climate Work

Energy Conservation Resources

Tools that help citizens and businesses conserve energy and save on utility costs.

State Energy Office

Manage federal energy grant programs, provide services and technical expertise focused on energy efficiency in the public sector.

Weatherization Assistance

Helps low-income North Carolinians save energy and reduce their utility bills.

Flood Resiliency Blueprint

Forms the backbone of a state flood planning process to increase community resilience to flooding throughout NC’s River basins.