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Regulators approve small Duke Energy solar project in western N.C.

In approving the landfill solar project, commissioners cautioned that similar projects would not necessarily receive the same outcome, and that special circumstances related to a 2015 agreement outweighed its costs.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 30 April 2021
ENN

Duke vs. Duke: Electric and gas utilities at odds over efficiency rebates in N.C.

Gas companies — including Duke Energy’s own Piedmont Natural Gas — say the North Carolina utility’s plans to expand its home energy efficiency program would lose them customers.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 27 April 2021
ENN

In a record year for clean energy purchases, Southeast cities stand out

A report tracking renewable energy purchases by U.S. cities reveals a surge of contracts in 2020, with nearly eight dozen municipalities collectively buying almost 3.7 gigawatts of mainly wind and solar energy.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 1 April 2021
ENN

North Carolina moves to preempt local bans on natural gas hookups

A legislative committee on Tuesday advanced an industry-backed bill that would prevent local governments from banning natural gas connections in new buildings, though no such bans are on the horizon.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 31 March 2021
ENN

Commentary: To meet climate goals, N.C. needs a new generation of energy policies

North Carolina’s electricity system is at a turning point, Jonas Monast and Kate Konschnik write, and new state energy policies are needed to achieve the emissions goals.

By Jonas Monast . 25 March 2021
ENN

‘The stakes are very high’: In North Carolina, more interest than ever in Duke Energy’s long-range plans

A record number of stakeholders, from tech company Apple to the City of Charlotte, are formally intervening as North Carolina regulators consider Duke Energy’s latest 15-year energy plan.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 22 March 2021
ENN

Controversial change to N.C. building code delayed but not derailed

The North Carolina Building Code Council signaled that it’s not ready to abandon a proposal to let homebuilders bypass minimum efficiency standards in favor of earning a more flexible green building certification.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 11 March 2021
ENN

North Carolina solar dispute pits a rare alliance against ratepayer advocate

The case at the utilities commission shows the challenge of building smaller solar projects under current law.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 8 March 2021
ENN

Commentary: Local governments take active role in reducing N.C. carbon emissions

Municipalities are engaging to create the clean energy future that’s best for their communities, writes Meg Jamison of the Southeast Sustainability Directors Network.

By Meg Jamison . 26 February 2021
ENN

161 seconds: Quick depletion of Duke solar rebates raises questions about future

Overwhelming demand and ongoing technology problems have prompted regulators to consider changing the program.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 3 February 2021

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Regulators approve small Duke Energy solar project in western N.C.

Duke vs. Duke: Electric and gas utilities at odds over efficiency rebates in N.C.

In a record year for clean energy purchases, Southeast cities stand out

North Carolina moves to preempt local bans on natural gas hookups

Commentary: To meet climate goals, N.C. needs a new generation of energy policies

‘The stakes are very high’: In North Carolina, more interest than ever in Duke Energy’s long-range plans

Controversial change to N.C. building code delayed but not derailed

North Carolina solar dispute pits a rare alliance against ratepayer advocate

Commentary: Local governments take active role in reducing N.C. carbon emissions

161 seconds: Quick depletion of Duke solar rebates raises questions about future