Offshore Wind in Coastal North Carolina: A Feasibility Study

The objective of this study is to evaluate and analyze data related to the construction of\nan offshore wind facility located in coastal North Carolina in order to determine whether\nor not a renewable energy project of this scope and magnitude would be feasible. In\norder to determine how feasible such a development would be for coastal North Carolina,\nseveral different aspects of the project will be analyzed: Ecological impacts, including\npotential changes in coastal geology and climate patterns; regulations and legal issues;\neconomic issues; and the public’s perception of wind energy. Based on these analyses,\nrecommendations will be made as to whether a project of this scope would be a\nreasonable undertaking.