Southeast

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
Politics

The quiet demise of Texas’ anti-renewables legislation

Three bills that would’ve hurt solar and wind development have expired as some Republicans and business groups show support for renewables.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 30 May 2025
Electric vehicles

‘I’ll drive what she’s driving’: This campaign wants more women to try EVs

Women make up less than 30% of EV owners. A Virginia-based nonprofit aims to boost that number.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 27 May 2025
Clean energy jobs

Solar apprenticeships give Virginia students a head start on clean energy

A regional partnership aims to train young people in anticipation of increasing demand for renewable energy-focused jobs in the heart of coal country.

By Matt Busse, Lisa Rowan . 21 May 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
Offshore wind

How to talk to Republicans about offshore wind

At a recent offshore wind industry conference, speakers had lots of advice on how to make the case for President Trump’s least favorite form of energy.

By Clare Fieseler . 13 May 2025
Batteries

Could this 1980s battery design unlock long-term clean energy storage?

Utility Southern Co. will install Inlyte's iron-salt long-duration battery, tech the startup has updated for the era of renewables and data center demand.

By Julian Spector . 7 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
Offshore wind

Massive Virginia offshore wind project presses on with construction

Dominion said its wind project, the largest under construction in the U.S, will be completed on time — a bright spot for an industry facing turbulence.

By Clare Fieseler . 5 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