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‘Technical’ changes to North Carolina climate law still hang in the balance

The legislature adjourned Monday without making corrections to the state’s landmark new climate law, leaving open the possibility, critics say, that Duke Energy could try to use errors and ambiguities to its advantage.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 3 December 2021
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North Carolina budget lacks promised boost for low-income ratepayers

Democrats had suggested hundreds of millions of extra dollars for home weatherization to help residents who struggle to pay their electric bills. But the state budget contains no such windfall.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 30 November 2021
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This historic northern WV town highlights the needs of the state’s coal communities

Despite existing in the shadow of Morgantown and having had decades to transition its economy away from coal, Osage, West Virginia, still struggles.

By Emily Allen . 22 November 2021
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Virginia campaign wants you to watch this video before putting a space heater — or pancake griddle — at your desk

The city of Virginia Beach has found "laughter is what resonates" when it comes to motivating employees to save energy

By Elizabeth McGowan . 19 November 2021
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In need of jobs, northeastern North Carolina sees promise in offshore wind

With two offshore wind farms underway off the Outer Banks and a major blade facility announced just across the state border, regional leaders hope jobs and economic impact will reach inland to largely poor and Black counties.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 18 November 2021
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Virginia advocates make community solar a priority ahead of 2022 session

Virginia Democrats last year pushed Dominion Energy to create a solar-subscription program. Now, advocates are hopeful they can convince a bipartisan legislature to expand the concept to other utility territories.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 16 November 2021
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Commentary: Help Birmingham craft a Green New Deal for a prosperous, sustainable future

A Green New Deal for Birmingham offers opportunities to grow Birmingham in sustainable ways, write guest commentators Michael Hansen and Kirsten Bryant.

By Michael Hansen . 16 November 2021
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Black Appalachian Coalition aims to shift narrative on energy, other issues

The group is working to counter the longstanding erasure and exclusion of Black voices from policy discussions in the region.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 12 November 2021
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Virginia GOP targets clean energy law, but options for rollback are limited

Democrats’ narrow control of the state Senate makes repeal of the state’s Clean Economy Act unlikely for now, and market forces along with the state’s staggered regulatory appointments will make it harder to slow-walk implementation.

By Mason Adams . 9 November 2021
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Power shutoffs deepened pandemic toll while utilities collected millions in relief

A nationwide ban on utility disconnections could have reduced COVID-related deaths by nearly 15% in 2020, an analysis found. Utility companies lobbied against such ratepayer protections; meanwhile, some paid out billions in CEO compensation and shareholder dividends.

By Audrey Henderson . 8 November 2021

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‘Technical’ changes to North Carolina climate law still hang in the balance

North Carolina budget lacks promised boost for low-income ratepayers

This historic northern WV town highlights the needs of the state’s coal communities

Virginia campaign wants you to watch this video before putting a space heater — or pancake griddle — at your desk

In need of jobs, northeastern North Carolina sees promise in offshore wind

Virginia advocates make community solar a priority ahead of 2022 session

Commentary: Help Birmingham craft a Green New Deal for a prosperous, sustainable future

Black Appalachian Coalition aims to shift narrative on energy, other issues

Virginia GOP targets clean energy law, but options for rollback are limited

Power shutoffs deepened pandemic toll while utilities collected millions in relief