SEWC Statement on Passage of SB266
For Immediate Release: July 29, 2025
Media Contact: Holly Elliott, hollye@sewind.org
Raleigh, NC — Today, the Southeastern Wind Coalition released the following statement from Katharine Kollins, SEWC President, on the North Carolina General Assembly’s vote to override Governor Stein’s veto of SB 266:
“The decision to override Governor Stein’s veto of SB 266 marks a serious setback for North Carolina’s clean energy and economic future. By dismantling the carbon reduction framework established in House Bill 951, our legislators have effectively sent a very dangerous signal to investors and developers in North Carolina’s clean energy sector. The uncertainty created by this bill will delay the deployment of reliable clean energy technologies and risk massive losses of jobs and investment opportunities.”
“This decision undermines North Carolina’s opportunity to strengthen our grid and compete for emerging industries like wind and solar at a time when reliable, affordable, and diversified energy resources are more critical than ever.”
About SEWC
The Southeastern Wind Coalition is a 501(c)(3) organization that works to advance the land-based and offshore wind industry in the Southeast. We focus on providing fact-based information on the economic and environmental opportunities of wind energy and encourage solutions that result in net economic benefits to residents and ratepayers. For more information about the Southeastern Wind Coalition, visit www.sewind.org
