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North Carolina takes crucial steps toward addressing energy affordability

While agreeing to raise electric rates for Duke Energy customers, regulators also increased money for low-income weatherization and called for proposals to make rates more affordable.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 19 May 2021
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Conservancy charts a solar showcase on the coalfields of Central Appalachia

The plan to generate up to 75 megawatts of solar power across hundreds of acres of deforested minelands in Virginia and Tennessee may be “a breakout moment for the region,” the project’s developer said.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 12 May 2021
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Massachusetts sees more competition to bulk up offshore wind infrastructure

The state got an early jump on offshore wind development, but recent onshore infrastructure investments in New York, New Jersey and Virginia threaten to cut into the state’s claim as the leading hub for the industry.

By Sarah Shemkus . 6 May 2021
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Charlottesville gas station chain makes unexpected bet on solar power

Tiger Fuel’s acquisition of a local solar installer was announced alongside the ceremonial launch of a new Green Business Alliance, in which climate activists will help local companies cut emissions by 45% over the next five years.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 5 May 2021
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Charity or manipulation? Memphis nonprofits discuss, defend accepting donations from Byhalia Pipeline

Critics argue pipeline developers are using cash to win community support, but some who received money say they can’t be bought.

By Carrington J. Tatum . 4 May 2021
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Commentary: Biden’s TVA appointments offer crucial chance for climate justice

Biden's nominations to the board of the Tennessee Valley Authority could help fulfill his climate promise by making TVA a model for how public power can lead the clean energy transition, writes guest commentator Gaby Sarri-Tobar.

By Gaby Sarri-Tobar . 4 May 2021
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Regulators approve small Duke Energy solar project in western N.C.

In approving the landfill solar project, commissioners cautioned that similar projects would not necessarily receive the same outcome, and that special circumstances related to a 2015 agreement outweighed its costs.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 30 April 2021
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Duke vs. Duke: Electric and gas utilities at odds over efficiency rebates in N.C.

Gas companies — including Duke Energy’s own Piedmont Natural Gas — say the North Carolina utility’s plans to expand its home energy efficiency program would lose them customers.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 27 April 2021
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Virginia law cleared a path for condo owners to install charging stations

The first electric vehicle charging stations under a 2020 “right to charge” law are beginning to pop up in the parking garages of condominiums, housing cooperatives and other common-interest communities.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 27 April 2021
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Auto dealer sees Clean Cars as great first step for electric vehicles in Virginia

In an interview, the president and CEO of Carter Myers Automotive in Charlottesville, Virginia, talks about the opportunities and challenges for auto dealers as the state looks to speed its transition to electric vehicles.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 14 April 2021