Coalition aims to boost clean energy efforts in small U.S. towns
A new organization is forming to help small U.S. towns pursue clean energy projects. The mayor of Enfield, North Carolina, wants to build a solar farm for the town of about 2,000 people, replace an aging substation, and create a thermal energy network.
A newly formed coalition is intended to support smaller municipalities across the United States as they develop renewable power projects. In Enfield, North Carolina, a community of roughly 2,000 residents, the mayor has outlined three goals: constructing a solar farm, replacing an outdated substation, and establishing a thermal energy network. The effort reflects how local leaders in less populous places may seek organized assistance to move such initiatives forward.
Residents of small towns like Enfield could be affected if such projects move forward, potentially through changes to local energy infrastructure and public planning. The mayor and town officials may face decisions about how to pursue solar generation, substation replacement, and thermal networks. The coalition's broader impact may depend on whether it can help similar communities, but that remains uncertain.