NC neighbors suing to protect farmland from rezoning for data center
Environmental groups and neighbors are banding together to sue and prevent more than 1,800 acres of farmland from being rezoned.
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Google invests $1B in NC to expand operations at data center
Google announced a $1 billion investment in North Carolina on Friday to expand its data center infrastructure over the next two years.
Duke Energy’s merger deal includes reducing customer costs
Duke Energy is one step closer to merging its two service providers, Duke Progress and Duke Carolinas.
Neighbors concerned about losing parks to I-77; NCDOT says design isn’t final
Eleven parks and greenways in south Charlotte could be impacted by a new toll expansion of Interstate 77, which has neighbors and some local officials raising concerns about the loss of public green space.
Silfab Solar leak: What is hydrofluoric acid?
The Silfab Solar facility in Fort Mill paused operations Thursday following a hydrofluoric acid leak, and neighbors expressed concern after hearing about the leak and its effect on a nearby school.
Record EV sales in Carolinas precede tax credit expiration
New data shows a record number of electric vehicles were sold in the Carolinas just before the $75,000 federal tax credit expired.
High power bills in North Carolina: Why low-income households pay more
Joseph Flowers, a blind resident of Gaston County, NC, faces a staggering $576 energy bill after severe winter weather. With a fixed income, he exemplifies the energy burden on low-income households in inefficient homes.
What’s behind high natural gas bills around the Charlotte area?
Weeks after back-to-back winter storms and a frigid cold snap, customers across the Carolinas say their energy bills are much higher than expected.
Court: Duke Energy improperly raised rates but customers won’t get a refund
A North Carolina Court of Appeals decision found that the North Carolina Utilities Commission improperly approved a rate increase for Duke Energy Carolinas customers in 2024, but a new law means customers can’t recover those costs.
Charlotte neighborhood fears I-77 expansion is history repeating itself
Concerns rise in McCrorey Heights as North Carolina Department of Transportation plans another highway expansion.
Duke Energy’s 15% rate hike request sparks debate over data center energy demand
NC task force proposes safeguards to offset the threat of rising energy bills
EPA administrator visits Huntersville car dealership after major rule change over greenhouse gases
Duke Energy breaks ground on natural gas plants, set to replace coal facility
Hidden roof damage: Experts warn of freeze-thaw risks in Carolinas
Cold-weather alerts issued for 60 million Americans from Gulf Coast to East Coast
How freezing temperatures strain Charlotte’s water system and put pipes at risk
Cleanaire NC joins lawsuit over cancer-causing sterilization chemicals
Duke Energy seeks approval to add batteries to aging solar sites
Expert tips to keep your heat on during prolonged cold weather
New program offers rebates for home efficiency upgrades in Mecklenburg County
Solar energy and agriculture can coexist, NC study finds
Study finds burying power lines would double bills, take 25 years
Duke Energy prepares for widespread outages during winter storm
Pollinator gardens get a boost in Charlotte with new city initiatives
North Carolina experienced driest year since 2007
Fatal crashes in Charlotte increase for third consecutive year
Crews wrap up demolition at retired coal plant. What’s next?
Milder winters make peach growing unpredictable
Charlotte’s first all-electric fire station is ready for service
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