North Carolina’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources named Donald van der Vaart as the state’s first energy policy advisor. Previously serving as an engineering supervisor with the department’s Division of Air Quality, van der Vaart has an extensive background in energy, along with environmental and regulatory work in academia, state government, and the private sector. Van der Vaart will focus on increasing domestic energy exploration, development, and production in North Carolina, as well as promoting related economic growth and job creation. Read more »
