North Carolina

Clean energy jobs

Energy bill could cost North Carolina billions in lost investments and jobs

As lawmakers decide whether to override the governor’s veto of SB 266, new research estimates the massive economic toll of the legislation.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 25 July 2025
Clean energy

Rural North Carolina town forges ahead on clean energy, despite headwinds

Federal lawmakers are throwing a wrench in Enfield’s plans for solar, energy efficiency, and a resilience center. But local leaders refuse to give up.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 11 July 2025
Emissions reduction

N.C. governor vetoes bill that would have delayed clean energy goal

The bill would have eliminated a 2030 emissions-reduction target for Duke Energy — and caused the utility to build less generation, just as power demand is rising.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 2 July 2025
Utilities

N.C. bill gives big energy users a break — at the expense of households

The proposal is part of a swift-moving package that would also unravel the state’s climate targets. Duke Energy and industrial customers have voiced support.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 11 June 2025
Solar

This food bank saved big with solar. GOP cuts could crush similar efforts.

A North Carolina nonprofit could save $143,000 per year thanks to rooftop solar. House Republicans want to end the federal incentives that made it possible.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 9 June 2025
Clean energy

In N.C., all eyes on Senator Tillis as IRA tax credits hang in balance

North Carolina will lose big if cuts to clean energy incentives become law. Will Tillis, on record against "wholesale repeal" of the credits, go to bat for his state?

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 2 June 2025
Transmission

North Carolina eyes grid-enhancing tech to improve aging power lines

Regulators are prodding utility Duke Energy to deploy cutting-edge tools like dynamic line rating and carbon composite conductors to improve transmission.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 15 May 2025
Utilities

Neighboring states’ nuclear debacles loom over North Carolina bill

Legislation is advancing that would let Duke Energy collect money from customers for power plants not yet completed. Conservative groups say that’s a bad idea.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 6 May 2025
Clean energy

North Carolina factories and mills cool on clean energy transition

A bill that would unravel North Carolina’s 2021 landmark climate law has won praise from major industrial groups, some of which previously welcomed more clean energy.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 30 April 2025
Clean energy

The rural N.C. mayor betting big on clean energy to uplift his hometown

In one of the nation’s poorest towns, the mayor and others are planning to build a solar installation, a weatherization resource center, and a gleaming new resilience hub.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 15 April 2025