Energy & Environment

Energy, Water and Waste Reduction Assistance

The Division of Environmental Assistance & Customer Service provides no-cost, onsite assessments to North Carolina businesses and public facilities. Assessments address energy efficiency, water-use reduction, as well as zero waste to landfill and pollution prevention programs. The onsite reviews guide organizations on improving their environmental performance while enhancing economic competitiveness and operating efficiencies.

State Energy Office

The State Energy Office is dedicated to ensuring a sustainable energy future for the residents of North Carolina. The Office provides services and technical expertise focused on energy efficiency in the public sector, encouraging the growth and development of the state’s energy economy with the goal of making North Carolina a leader in the creation of energy jobs.

Environmental Stewardship Initiative

The ESI recognizes and supports companies and facilities that go above and beyond to reduce their impact on the environment. DEQ provides no-cost technical assistance, including strategies to reduce water and energy usage, for all ESI members. This voluntary program also provides members with networking and outreach opportunities to learn about innovative solutions and share successes as they achieve their goals.

Energy Conservation

The NC Division of Environment Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) can provide energy assessments and resources for business, industry, and public facilities to address energy efficiency, air emissions, water efficiency, and waste generation, along with suggestions for pollution prevention practices.

Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program Grants

The Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Program (APNEP) routinely offers grants which may be of interest to coastal non-profits, educators, local governments, community organizations, regional planners, agricultural communities, and other watershed partners.

Mitigation Services

The Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) is an initiative that restores and protects wetlands and waterways for future generations while offsetting unavoidable environmental impacts from development projects. DMS offers four In-Lieu Fee mitigation programs designed to assist private and public developers in meeting state and federal compensatory mitigation and nutrient offset requirements.