NC emerges as global hub for clean energy, boosting battery and EV manufacturing
A new report from Climate Power ranks North Carolina in the top six states benefiting from new clean energy projects since the passage of national incentives in 2022.
Posted — UpdatedClean energy investment in North Carolina has skyrocketed in recent years, positioning the state to be a hub for battery and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing.
A new report from Climate Power ranks North Carolina in the top six states benefitting from new clean energy projects since the passage of national incentives in 2022. It is due to bring nearly $19 billion and 10,000 new jobs to the state.
Albemarle has invested more than $370 million to mine lithium in Kings Mountain.
“On the ground, the market is evolving and the policies are supporting the market,” said Kempower sales manager Imani McCreary. “That’s really when growth happens.”
More than half of the new clean energy jobs are in rural communities, and 69% of the investments highlighted in the report are located in low-income communities.
Most of the new clean energy investments and jobs are in districts represented by Republicans despite pushback from GOP lawmakers.
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