Perdue Creating Green Department
CARY, N.C. – In front of rows of solar panels, Governor Perdue announced today that she is working to change the way North Carolina thinks about energy.
“We intend to transform state energy policy making by providing strong leadership and creating vital links between energy policy, economic development and workforce development,” Perdue said.
One of her first moves will be to transfer the State Energy Office under the Department of Commerce, Perdue announced.
The governor also plans to name a new energy advisor who will help develop and implement policy across the state.
Also, Perdue plans to invest $18 million for an energy investment revolving loan fund, which will go towards no and low interest loans for businesses, non-profit organizations, state agencies and local governments to become more energy efficient.
Another $10 million will go to expand North Carolina’s green business fund, Perdue said.
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