Building a Stronger, Safer, and More Energy-Smart North Carolina—A Workshop Summary

Abstract

Almost a year after Hurricane Helene poured over western North Carolina, the region is rebuilding—and communities and businesses across the state are reckoning with the increased likelihood of extreme weather events. In June, Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability teamed up with the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality to bring together stakeholders from across the state to develop ideas for rebuilding stronger and safer. This report summarizes workshop insights from expert attendees on the opportunity to build and rebuild better in North Carolina following natural disaster.