Energy & Environment

Like many other states, North Carolina faces an increasingly difficult energy future. Our energy policies must address a series of complex interrelationships and challenges presented by the demands of future population growth and economic and environmental change. At the same time, these challenges present tremendous opportunity with the creation of new industries, new companies and new jobs.

IEI’s program of work on energy looks to a future built on a new energy economy that provides secure, reliable, affordable and sustainable energy sources while promoting economic development.

As with any program of work, the Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) is examining this issue from many vantage points through careful research and collaboration with a variety of stakeholders across North Carolina.  IEI invites you to join preeminent state, national and international thought leaders as we prepare for North Carolina's Energy Futures.