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Chattanooga looks to extend electric bus range with wireless charging

The city is among the first to install inductive charging stations to power an electric bus fleet.

By Keith Schneider . 17 July 2019
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North Carolina Senate tables bill to expand state energy savings program

Sen. Bill Rabon said the measure won’t be heard in his committee before lawmakers end their 2019 session.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 11 July 2019
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Virginia utility could become statewide test case for solar net metering

Harrisonburg’s electric utility recently raised a cap on solar net metering participation, but payment changes could follow.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 10 July 2019
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Deep in coal country, Solar Holler harnesses the sun

A small company is bringing solar to coal country, allowing West Virginians to keep the energy they produce after generations of exporting power.

By Greenwire . 10 July 2019
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Energy audit inspires Virginia yogis to ‘stand up for something that’s important’

Yogaville leaders hope their investments in solar power send a message about opposing the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 8 July 2019
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How officials from 4 states view Trump's new carbon rule

E&E News spoke with officials from four states across the political spectrum to learn more about what to expect on the Affordable Clean Energy rule in the months ahead.

By EnergyWire . 1 July 2019
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Could a compromise end perennial wind energy fights in North Carolina?

A new bill drops a proposed moratorium on wind farms in favor of changes to ensure military concerns are heard.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 27 June 2019
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After pipeline feud, Virginia nonprofit aims to reunite community with solar

A weeklong boot camp in Union Hill, Virginia, trained 10 area residents on the basics of installing rooftop solar.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 20 June 2019
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N.C. regulators ignore calls for more hearings on Duke’s long-range plans

Critics wanted the state Utilities Commission to gather more evidence before deciding on the long-range resource plan.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 18 June 2019
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Mississippi's move toward long-term energy planning could boost efficiency

Utility regulators' move to create a formal long-term energy planning process could lead to a shake-up in the Southeast's electricity mix.

By EnergyWire . 18 June 2019