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.
Latest Headlines by Michelle Alfini
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
Electric bills in North Carolina have increased approximately 22% since 2020, according to a state task force report.
NC task force proposes safeguards to offset the threat of rising energy bills
For decades, North Carolina’s electricity usage has been relatively stable. Now, Duke Energy expects that use to skyrocket over the next fifteen years, driven primarily by big economic development projects, like data centers.
EPA administrator visits Huntersville car dealership after major rule change over greenhouse gases
A day after the Environmental Protection Agency reversed a major decision affecting greenhouse gases, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin was in Huntersville touting the benefit to the auto industry.
Duke Energy breaks ground on natural gas plants, set to replace coal facility
Duke Energy broke ground on Friday morning at two new natural gas plants in Person County.
Hidden roof damage: Experts warn of freeze-thaw risks in Carolinas
As snow and ice melt across the Carolinas, experts warn homeowners to watch for hidden roof damage caused by freeze-thaw cycles and high winds.
Cold-weather alerts issued for 60 million Americans from Gulf Coast to East Coast
More than 60 million Americans are under cold-weather alerts as freezing temperatures stretch from the Gulf Coast to the East Coast.
How freezing temperatures strain Charlotte’s water system and put pipes at risk
As a prolonged stretch of below-freezing temperatures grips the Charlotte area, water officials said the cold can stress the city’s water system, leading to more leaks and breaks, especially in pipes closer to homes.
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
Belmont’s Sisters of Mercy campus breaks ground on solar array
Duke Energy plans to replace NC coal plant with nuclear energy
Trend of rising temperatures impacts Charlotte’s Christmas weather
What to know about holiday recycling
U.S. Forest Service drops logging operation in Pisgah National Forest
Data sharing key to effective drought management, NOAA report finds
Invasive hornets discovered in York County
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