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Carbon offset pact will put solar on dozens of Habitat for Humanity homes

The District of Columbia-based American Institute of Architects is offsetting greenhouse gas emissions from a major renovation with a $500,000 donation that will cover the cost of solar panels on an estimated 72 homes.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 8 March 2023
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Virginia group’s solar scorecard aims to quantify thorny nuance around development

The Charlottesville-based Community Climate Collaborative recently introduced its Solar Climate Justice Scorecard, rating proposed projects on a variety of factors related to their social and environmental impacts.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 23 February 2023
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With Duke Energy solar rebates expired, N.C. nonprofits look for new ways to bridge the gap

The Duke Energy program offered a cash-back option to religious institutions, schools, and other nonprofits that haven’t been able to directly claim clean energy tax credits. But the program sunset right as it was catching on.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 20 February 2023
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Despite national goals, agricultural greenhouse gas emissions continue unchecked

While nationwide emissions from energy and other sectors have fallen in recent decades, those from agriculture — especially livestock and corn — have grown.

By Erin Jordan . 16 February 2023
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Complex energy legislation puts burden on Virginia’s part-time lawmakers

As sprawling utility legislation becomes a perennial feature in Virginia’s statehouse, lawmakers are considering plans to revive a state commission that would help vet and analyze bills related to electric utilities.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 14 February 2023
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North Carolina poised to take huge step forward in building efficiency

A proposal advancing in the state’s code council would bring North Carolina’s energy conservation code in line with the latest international guidelines, a major leap forward for a state that has long lagged.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 6 February 2023
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Advocates, Dominion clash again over utility reform legislation in Virginia

Competing bills could help determine how much customers pay for Dominion Energy’s clean energy transition.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 30 January 2023
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Report: Duke Energy’s N.C. coal plants more expensive to run than building new solar farms

The analysis by the clean energy policy firm Energy Innovation concludes that Duke Energy could save customers money by swiftly shutting down its coal plants and replacing them with a mix of solar and energy storage.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 30 January 2023
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Coal ash crackdown continues as EPA denies extensions for six power plants

The move signals the agency’s commitment to enforce 2015 federal rules that had been widely flaunted by companies and ignored by regulators.

By Kari Lydersen . 25 January 2023
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Virginia county struggles to streamline difficult solar permitting process

Solar installers and homeowners have become so frustrated with permitting projects in Prince William County that some have given up. County officials say they are trying to improve the process and point to signs of progress.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 24 January 2023

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Carbon offset pact will put solar on dozens of Habitat for Humanity homes

Virginia group’s solar scorecard aims to quantify thorny nuance around development

With Duke Energy solar rebates expired, N.C. nonprofits look for new ways to bridge the gap

Despite national goals, agricultural greenhouse gas emissions continue unchecked

Complex energy legislation puts burden on Virginia’s part-time lawmakers

North Carolina poised to take huge step forward in building efficiency

Advocates, Dominion clash again over utility reform legislation in Virginia

Report: Duke Energy’s N.C. coal plants more expensive to run than building new solar farms

Coal ash crackdown continues as EPA denies extensions for six power plants

Virginia county struggles to streamline difficult solar permitting process