North Carolina

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When it comes to energy efficiency, Duke Energy is ‘average.’ Will N.C. regulators demand more?

Studies by outside groups and the utility itself point to massive untapped savings that could save ratepayers billions of dollars.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 15 December 2022
ENN

Commentary: Federal climate law should prompt N.C. regulators to reconsider Duke carbon plan

The Commission should not commit North Carolina to new gas in a climate-challenged world that is putting its money on renewables and efficiency, writes guest commentator Steve Smith.

By Steve Steve Smith . 8 December 2022
ENN

In phasing out emissions, Duke Energy looks to lean on new natural gas plants

“You have a hammer, and everything looks like a nail.” Critics say Duke’s proposed path to net-zero leans too heavily on natural gas, an approach that ignores methane emissions and risks creating stranded assets.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 7 December 2022
ENN

‘Urgency of the moment’ means Duke Energy must go all-in on solar this decade, advocates say

North Carolina regulators must approve a plan this month for Duke Energy to reach net-zero carbon emissions by midcentury. Without a big investment in solar, the utility might miss its first major milestone at the end of this decade.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 6 December 2022
ENN

N.C. weatherization funds set to nearly double, posing challenge and opportunity

Last year’s federal infrastructure law and a surprise state funding boost from the state legislature means North Carolina weatherization programs will nearly double the budget to help residents reduce their energy burden.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 29 August 2022
ENN

To excavate or not to excavate: With toxic coal ash, that is the question

North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia are proving it is possible for utilities to remove massive quantities of coal ash from ponds where it endangers groundwater, placing it in safer lined landfills. This could be a model for other states, but challenges remain.

By Hayley Starshak . 29 August 2022
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Rising waters, sinking feeling: From the Great Lakes to the Ohio River, climate change puts coal ash impoundments at risk

More frequent flooding multiplies the risk that coal ash will contaminate rivers, lakes and groundwater. Experts say the time to act is now.

By Joshua Irvine . 26 August 2022
ENN

Mountain Valley Pipeline opponents vow to keep up fight despite Manchin deal

Activists who have fought the Mountain Valley Pipeline project for years say Democrats’ reported deal with the West Virginia senator won’t deter their opposition. They plan to keep pressure on financial backers.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 18 August 2022
ENN

Biden's offshore wind directive doesn’t end industry’s uncertainty in Southeast

The president issued a directive to the Interior Department Wednesday to “advance clean energy development” in federal waters off Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, but it’s unclear how it would evade a Trump-era ban.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 21 July 2022
ENN

N.C. Supreme Court rules in favor of solar access, against homeowners association

The 4-3, bipartisan ruling could impact thousands of developments statewide. “It opens the door to a good chunk of people” who may have previously been denied approval for solar projects, one installer said.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 21 June 2022

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When it comes to energy efficiency, Duke Energy is ‘average.’ Will N.C. regulators demand more?

Commentary: Federal climate law should prompt N.C. regulators to reconsider Duke carbon plan

In phasing out emissions, Duke Energy looks to lean on new natural gas plants

‘Urgency of the moment’ means Duke Energy must go all-in on solar this decade, advocates say

N.C. weatherization funds set to nearly double, posing challenge and opportunity

To excavate or not to excavate: With toxic coal ash, that is the question

Rising waters, sinking feeling: From the Great Lakes to the Ohio River, climate change puts coal ash impoundments at risk

Mountain Valley Pipeline opponents vow to keep up fight despite Manchin deal

Biden's offshore wind directive doesn’t end industry’s uncertainty in Southeast

N.C. Supreme Court rules in favor of solar access, against homeowners association