Source: WUNC, 5/12/22


Two energy companies have won the leases to offshore wind areas near Wilmington. On Wednesday, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held an auction for the two lease areas. The winning bids from Duke Energy Renewables and Total Energies Renewables totaled $315 million. “Together with an all-of-government approach, we can combat the effects of climate change while creating good-paying union jobs that can benefit underserved communities," said U.S Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in a statement. "

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