North Carolina Wind Power Hangs in the Balance Amid National Security Debate

Inside Climate News: The future of wind power in North Carolina may be decided in the next couple of months by lawmakers who are likely to revisit fears that giant turbines threaten national security in a state with a heavy military presence.

The North Carolina General Assembly recently convened for its 2018 short session, and some renewable energy advocates are bracing for a possible extension of an 18-month state moratorium on new wind power that ends in December.  A map commissioned last year by the General Assembly from a private consultant to identify potential wind conflicts with the military operations is due this month and could add fuel to the debate.

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