Southeast

Utilities

Virginia regulators rebuke Dominion’s long-term plan, but OK it anyway

The state's utility commission called the 15-year forecast flawed but "legally sufficient," ordering major changes for the next one due in 2026.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 18 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

Dominion Energy’s latest plan sidesteps Virginia’s 2045 clean power goal

The utility’s latest long-range resource plan stops at 2039 without addressing how it will meet the state’s 2045 deadline for achieving 100% carbon-free electricity.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 1 July 2025
Geothermal

Geothermal energy keeps utility bills low in this Texas neighborhood

The development outside Austin taps into natural heat deep underground to run heating and cooling systems for the planned 7,500 homes and other buildings.

By Terry L. Jones . 27 June 2025
Politics

Buddy Carter, GOP rep from Georgia, on solar power, EVs, and nuclear

Congressman Carter joined Canary Media at a live event to discuss his vote on the "big, beautiful bill" that would roll back clean energy tax incentives.

By Canary Staff . 11 June 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
Clean energy

Texas finalizes $1.8B to build solar, battery, and gas-powered microgrids

The state Legislature finally passed a proposal to fund backup power for critical facilities like nursing homes and fire stations.

By Jeff St. John . 10 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

House budget threatens billions in clean energy investment in Virginia

The state’s solar, offshore wind, and manufacturing jobs would be jeopardized if the president’s One Big Beautiful Bill clears the Senate in its current form.

By Charles Paullin, Inside Climate News . 3 June 2025