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A sunnier view for Atlantic Coast Pipeline opponents — but will it last?

Property owners in the pipeline’s path are relieved by recent delays that offer hope they might stop the project.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 15 March 2019
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N.C. bill aims to expand ‘free market’ for electric vehicle charging stations

Letting charging stations collect more predictable fees would spur private investment in electric vehicle infrastructure, proponents say.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 14 March 2019
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Commentary: Oil, gas, and nuclear are hiring more military veterans than clean energy

Data from a new report reveals a decline in veterans working in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sector.

By Guest Contributor . 14 March 2019
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N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper proposes offshore wind study in budget

The proposal to legislators asks for $300,000 to study the state’s potential role in the offshore wind industry.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 12 March 2019
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Federal funds to help turn Virginia coal mine into solar farm

The proposed project is set to provide up to 3.5 megawatts of renewable power to data centers in Wise County.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 8 March 2019
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Shale gas boom slows progress on renewables in PJM grid territory

Wind and solar generation on the nation’s largest regional electric grid lags other parts of the country.

By Keith Schneider . 5 March 2019
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Virginia ruling narrows options for companies seeking renewable power

State regulators said Walmart’s bid to buy its own renewable power would have hurt remaining utility ratepayers.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 28 February 2019
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How an outside mediator helped broker Virginia’s new solar legislation

“Nobody got everything they wanted, but it advanced the cause of rooftop solar and net metering,” an advocate said.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 28 February 2019
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Despite criticism, solar roads remain part of Georgia sustainable highway lab

An ambitious incubator in Georgia intends to spur a zero-carbon transportation future, despite criticism that its ideas are expensive or impractical.

By Gillian Neimark . 26 February 2019
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Deadline looms for Duke University to act on North Carolina light rail

Time is running out for Duke University to agree to a light rail between Durham and Chapel Hill, proponents of the North Carolina project say.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 26 February 2019