Southeast

ENN

With lithium, Arkansas risks repeating oil boom and bust

Arkansas' governor says the state is “moving at breakneck speed to become the lithium capital of America." Residents who saw oil falter after decades of prosperity are wary.

By Katie Myers . 27 September 2024
ENN

Even with N.C.’s building code frozen, federal rule poised to boost energy-efficient housing in the state

An updated standard under a 2007 energy law signed by President George W. Bush will require new homes with certain federally-backed mortgages to meet 2021 model energy codes.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 19 September 2024
ENN

North Carolina appeals court upholds Duke Energy’s lower net metering rates

Judges rule state regulators had "de facto" performed a study of rooftop solar’s costs and benefits, as required by law

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 17 September 2024
Clean energy

Chart: Texas plans to build the most clean energy of any state

The state has more wind and large-scale solar than any other, and batteries are booming. The growth is set to continue — but its grid is still far from clean.

By Dan McCarthy . 13 September 2024
Clean energy

Virginia’s bold plan to turn old coal mines into clean data centers

Data Center Ridge is the first phase in a state-endorsed plan to advance test sites for solar, wind, pumped hydro, small nuclear, and other clean energy innovations.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 13 September 2024
Clean aluminum

Cans to car parts: Inside the complex, crucial world of aluminum recycling

Recycling aluminum involves a vast supply chain, from trash pickers to factories that melt scrap. It’s also crucial to slashing the metal’s carbon emissions.

By Maria Gallucci . 12 September 2024
ENN

Promoters of clean-energy data centers in Virginia coal country unfazed by doubters

Data Center Ridge is the first phase in a sprawling, state-endorsed plan to advance test sites for solar, wind, pumped hydro, small nuclear and other clean energy innovations.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 10 September 2024
Clean aluminum

A new green aluminum plant could bring jobs — and clean energy — to Kentucky

The coal-rich state wants to land the first new U.S. smelter in 45 years. But the deal won’t happen unless Kentucky can furnish lots of clean energy.

By Maria Gallucci . 10 September 2024
ENN

Commentary: Footing the power bills for AI is anything but smart

As more energy intensive industries take root, we must protect our residents from both the increases in our power needs and our monthly power bills.

By Sophie Loeb . 9 August 2024
ENN

Indigenous solar consultant works to ensure responsible development in communities scarred by fossil fuels

Saxon Metzger, along with Ayda Donne, founded Eighth Generation Consulting to connect with and give back to the Osage Nation and other tribal communities.

By Kari Lydersen . 8 August 2024