NC: Energy Policy
A focus on environmental protection, advocacy for NC Earth Day
April is Earth Month, and North Carolina's climate justice groups are addressing the crucial roles of air, land, water and health in protecting the …
Solar leases help NC farm owners up revenues, keep homestead
By Daniel Walton for Civil Eats.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for North Carolina News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Pu…
NC groups demand changes to Mountain Valley Pipeline's Southgate extension
Environmental groups in North Carolina are demanding changes to the Southgate extension of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Ridge Graham, North …
Expanding EV infrastructure for environmental equity in NC
The number of electric vehicles in North Carolina has surged in the past five years, with about 70,000 people now driving them. Advocates said …
Report: NC utility slow to shift away from fossil fuel dependence
New data from the Sierra Club shows Duke energy is slow to reduce fossil fuel dependence and lower costs for customers. The utility and its …
Report: NC Faces Urgent Need for Clean Air, Climate Action
North Carolina is grappling with the consequences of climate change, with sweltering summers, a surge in wildfires, and frequent extreme weather …
Deadline Nears to Comment on Proposed NC Pollution Standards
Climate change is a pressing concern as the world deals with heat waves and poor air quality caused by recent wildfires. To safeguard the health and …
NC Group Opposes Duke Energy Carolinas' Proposed Rate Hikes
CleanAIRE NC, an environmental advocacy group, is urging North Carolinians to speak out for economic stability and environmental justice in response …
North Carolina Seeks Input from Residents on Advanced Clean Trucks Rule
North Carolina's Department of Environmental Quality hosts a virtual public information session today on changes the state is considering to boost the…
Current NC Carbon Plan Falls Short on Public Health
The North Carolina Utilities Commission is expected to release its final Carbon Plan by the end of the year. Critics say the current plan, which …
Report: Duke Energy 'Greenwashes' Heavy Fossil-Fuel Dependency
Duke Energy is out of step with the science showing North Carolina needs to put the brakes on fossil fuels in order to avoid the worst impacts of clim…
Critics Say Utilities Panel Not Doing Enough to Shape NC Carbon Plan
Advocates are contending North Carolina state agencies are not doing enough to slow down the devastating impacts of climate change. Last year Gov…