Right now, the North Carolina legislature is considering a bill that would severely harm the state’s solar industry. The Tar Heel state gets nearly 10% of its power from solar and it ranks 5th for total solar capacity in the country. We need your help urging the governor to oppose these bills, which could dissolve previously established limits set on raising energy prices.
Why it’s important: If this bill (Power Bill Reduction Action) passes, guardrails that were established from a bipartisan vote in 2021 will be torn down. The last thing working families need amid rising inflation is higher electric bills.
Solar is one of the best sources of new generation that can maintain and help lower electricity rates for families across the state
What this means for your community: There are 230 solar companies in North Carolina, with 7,356 solar jobs across the state. Solar also provides reliable power to neighborhoods and businesses after extreme disasters like Hurricane Helene, including a local hospital Without it, the power grid will become less reliable and power bills could go up significantly.
Our goal: By contacting your legislators, you can add your voice to ensure that Congress supports energy policies that include growing solar power and battery storage to strengthen America’s energy independence and security.