• Secure federal funds to upgrade aging water systems, roads, bridges, and expand broadband in rural communities.
• Support sustainable farming and smart land use to protect North Carolina’s future.
• Bolster community-owned clean energy projects to benefit residents while mitigating the impact of climate change. 

☀️Community solar programs and cooperative energy projects help everyday North Carolinians — especially renters, low-income families, and rural residents — access the cost-saving benefits of clean energy without needing to own a rooftop or take on major debt.

But under recent provisions in the 2025 “One Big Beautiful Bill,” tax incentives and federal grants that support local solar adoption are being rolled back or eliminated after the 2026 midterms (Time, 2025).

For District 10, that means:

• Fewer solar co-ops and community-led projects in small towns and rural counties
• Increased energy costs for families already facing inflation and utility hikes
• Lost job opportunities in solar installation and maintenance — some of the fastest-growing job sectors in NC (SEIA, 2024)

Investing in community solar and locally owned clean energy helps residents save on bills, builds local resilience, and keeps profits in our communities — instead of corporate shareholders out of state.

📚 Sources:

• NC Clean Energy Technology Center
• SEIA – North Carolina Solar Jobs
• Time Magazine, 2025 – Federal Rollbacks

Promote affordable, accessible housing development – both urban and rural- to meet the needs of working families, the disabled, and seniors.