
Strengthening Solar, Committing to Wind
Governor Cooper signs law securing thriving solar industry, shows commitment to wind energy with strong Executive Order.
A strong renewable energy industry is good for our environment and our economy. This bill is critical for the future of significant increases in our already booming solar industry.

I strongly oppose the ugly, last-minute, politically-motivated wind moratorium. However, this fragile and hard fought solar deal will be lost if I veto this legislation and that veto is sustained.
As I signed the bill into law today, I also signed Executive Order 11 that will mitigate the effects of the moratorium. This executive order directs DEQ to continue recruiting wind energy investments and to move forward with all of the behind the scenes work involved with bringing wind energy projects online, including reviewing permits and conducting pre-application review for prospective sites.
I want wind energy facilities to come online quickly when this moratorium expires so our economy and our environment can continue to benefit.
