First in Flight, First in Wind.

1. First in Flight, First in Wind. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Carina Barnett-Loro, NC Sierra Club Zachary Keith, Oceana Mac Montgomery, Cape Fear Sierra Club

2. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina First in Flight, First in Wind http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8QAyx9IYOw&list=UUGBgVGv7RToR8UiqKkb2Bpw&index=3&feature=plcp

3. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina North Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club • Oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization • Established in 1892; 1.4 million members and supporters • NC Chapter established in 1970 • 22,000 members and supporters across the state, and about 200 in Carteret County • “Explore, enjoy, and protect the planet.” • Move our country “Beyond Coal”

4. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina • Oceana, founded in 2001, is the largest international organization focused solely on ocean conservation. • We believe in the importance of science in identifying problems and solutions. • Over 12,000 supporters in North Carolina • “Protecting the World’s Oceans”

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6. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina NC’s Current Electricity Mix

7. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina The Economic Cost of Coal Source: Union of Concerned Scientists

8. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina The Human Cost of Coal “Coal pollutants affect all major body organ systems and contribute to four of the five leading causes of mortality in the U.S.: heart disease, cancer, stroke, and chronic lower respiratory diseases.” - U.S. Physicians for Social Responsibility Air Quality in NC Source: NC Division of Air Quality

9. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Clean Energy Vision for the Future Sierra Club , “Transforming our Energy Future”

10. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Where does offshore wind fit in? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLBRaKDwWQk&feature=related

11. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Could Meet 100% of NC’s Energy Demand

12. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Offshore Wind Works:Proven Success Generating Power in Europe • Operational in Europe since 1991 • As of June 2011: 1,500 turbines connected to the grid; 4,000MW of capacity; 50 wind farms in 9 countries • 22,000 MW of new projects are under construction and/or fully permitted • 34,000 MW planned for the UK alone • Projects also operating in China, Japan

13. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina And puts people to work. • Offshore wind industry employed 34,232 people in 2010 • Is projected to provide 293,746 jobs across Europe by 2030 • 8,000 component parts to make an offshore wind turbine

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19. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Leasing Process through BOEMRE (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement) Governor Perdue requests Task Force formation North Carolina Task Force is formed; Engages Federal, State, Local, Commercial, and Tribal interests in determining appropriate lease blocks Unsolicited lease application submitted by Apex Wind Energy First round of lease blocks announced (expected, 10/11) Task Force generates Call for Interest (CFI) Competitive Leasing Process Interested developers respond to CFI, and BOEMRE reviews legal, technical, and financial qualifications Non- Competitive Leasing Process

20. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Potential Offshore Wind Lease Blocks 5 4 • Lease block is 4800m x 4800m • Energy production ranges from 40-100MW 3 1 2

21. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Manufacturing facilities follow the energy supply chain

22. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Existing Manufacturing Base for Wind Turbine Parts • ~ 17 facilities in NC currently manufacture components for the wind energy industry (green dots) with one additional announced facility (yellow dot) • Industry supported 2,000-3,000 direct and indirect jobs in 2010

23. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Wind Works for North Carolina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwyjZcLW1Wc&feature=related

24. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina What will it look like? Garden State Offshore Energy: New Jersey Visualizations

25. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Support from both Residents & Tourists for Offshore Wind Development • University of Delaware study found 90% of state residents supported offshore wind development • 85% of tourists surveyed indicated that an offshore wind farm would not affect their decision to vacation at Rehoboth Beach

26. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Potential Environmental Impacts & Benefits • Studies from Denmark, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom have all found that offshore wind farms: • Have minimal negative effects on wildlife living in the area between offshore wind installations • Promote a higher diversity of marine life around the wind turbine foundations • Are generally avoided by migratory birds

27. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina First in Flight, First in Wind. • NC is uniquely positioned to be a leader in US offshore wind. • Forward-thinking policy is required to realize the full economic and environmental benefits of offshore wind. • Support from local governments and citizens is critical for policy movement and industry investment.

28. Offshore Wind Energy in North Carolina Questions? • Carina Barnett-Loro, NC Sierra Club • Carina.barnett-loro@sierraclub.org • Zak Keith, Oceana • zkeith@oceana.org • Mac Montgomery, Cape Fear Sierra Club • macm91@hotmail.com