Governor Josh Stein's New Task Force Hopes to Save North Carolinians Money, Drive Clean Energy Development

Stein creates energy task force with focus on lower rates, renewable energy

On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Stein announced the creation of the North Carolina Energy Policy Task Force, through an executive order. Stein says it will aim at strengthening the electricity infrastructure and energy affordability in the state while pushing for renewable energy sources like solar. “North Carolina is a leader in the clean energy economy and is home to more than 100,000 clean energy jobs,” he said in a press release. “I am grateful for th…

Governor Josh Stein's new task force hopes to save North Carolinians money, drive clean energy development

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Governor Josh Stein signed an executive order Tuesday in an effort to promote and strengthen energy infrastructure in North Carolina. Executive Order 23 establishes the North Carolina Energy Policy Task Force, whose goal is to give advice to policymakers and the governor about managing electricity demand. "The mission of the Task Force is to advise the governor, the General Assembly, and other state policymakers and to dev…

Stein announces new 'energy affordability' task force to focus on keeping bills low, jobs coming

Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order creating a bipartisan group on energy policy that will be focused on promoting renewable energy, keeping people's bills low and promoting economic development.