Duke Energy substation in Asheville operational 9 months after Helene
According to Duke Energy, one of the pieces of power infrastructure that sustained the most damage after Hurricane Helene is now operational.
Latest Headlines by Michelle Alfini
Charlotte-area groups travel to Capitol calling for Gov. Stein to veto energy bill
Ratepayers and leaders of environmentally-focused nonprofits including two from Charlotte, rallied at the Capitol Thursday afternoon, calling for Gov. Josh Stein to veto Senate Bill 266.
House passes bill that would eliminate state parking minimums
The North Carolina House unanimously passed a bill Wednesday, which would eliminate state parking minimums.
DOE grants Duke Energy emergency powers to exceed pollution limits at power plants during heat wave
Tuesday, the Department of Energy approved an order allowing Duke Energy emergency powers to meet high energy demand in North and South Carolina during this week’s heat wave.
Groups seek input on how extreme heat is affecting Charlotte residents’ health
North Carolina Public Health and CleanAIRE NC want to know how extreme heat is impacting your health and how Charlotte leaders can help.
New program launches to make solar energy more affordable in Meck County
A new initiative called Solarize Charlotte Mecklenburg is launching Wednesday night in Mecklenburg County to make solar energy more affordable for homes and businesses.
Charlotte leaders aim to cool down hottest neighborhoods with new heat action plan
Charlotte leaders are working to tackle the city’s hottest neighborhoods, using data from heat-mapping studies to add shade, expand green space and reduce the health risks of extreme heat.
Bill banning shrimp trawling along NC coast passes Senate
A bill that would ban shrimp trawling along North Carolina’s coast passed the Senate Thursday with bipartisan support.
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‘Power Bill Reduction Act’ heads to Gov. Stein’s desk, but will it reduce your power bill?
The first section of the bill eliminates the interim carbon emissions target, 70% reduction of 2005 emissions by 2030, set by HB 951 in 2018. It maintains the long-term net-zero by 2050 goal.
Environmental groups sue to protect western North Carolina forests from increased logging
As Western North Carolina’s forests recover from Hurricane Helene, environmental groups say Pisgah and Nantahala face a one-two punch from the federal government, potentially setting the stage for further destruction.
‘Doom and gloom’: NC solar installer fears federal tax bill could decimate business
How to catch a dying tree before it falls
Glass crush truck brings recycling process to bars and restaurants
Charlotte’s new climate goals aim to balance reducing emissions with community improvement
Bill claiming to lower energy costs by reducing some NC climate goals moves through House
Everyone is paying the price for stronger hurricanes
Microgrids can provide vital power during hurricanes
South Carolina considers reviving failed $9B nuclear project
Solarize Charlotte-Mecklenburg to launch in June
Federal funding restored for air quality monitoring after nonprofit sues Trump administration
More hot days mean higher pregnancy risk, according to climate research
Duke medical students research fungal growth in the aftermath of Helene
Environmental groups fear rescinding standards on forever chemicals will harm North Carolina
The cost of AI: Who pays to power the future?
‘Make a plan’: Officials say to prep for hurricane season
Business sees growing demand for reusing electronics amid tariffs
Utility-scale solar projects in North Carolina could see 500% property tax increase
Wildfire smoke, traffic pollution greatest threats to Mecklenburg County, report says
In Charlotte, HHS Secretary RFK Jr. pushes for plastic alternatives to prevent food contamination
Algae treatment begins on Charlotte-area lakes
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