Latest Headlines by Michelle Alfini
Federal Court: WNC logging plan violates endangered species act
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina ruled Tuesday that a plan that would have expanded logging operations in two western North Carolina national forests violated the Endangered Species Act.
Monroe lakes closed due to extreme drought
Union County is facing an extreme drought, with Monroe lakes currently measuring eight feet below their ideal levels.
Stormwater Services hosts Creek Week to highlight importance of clean waterways
Mecklenburg County is currently hosting Creek Week, a week-long initiative led by Stormwater Services to educate residents about the importance of local water management.
French energy company to forfeit wind leases, invest in Texas gas facility
The Trump administration announced a deal on Monday to reimburse a French energy company nearly $1 billion in exchange for scrapping two offshore wind projects in the Atlantic and reinvesting that money into natural gas
Advocate addresses proposed legislation on data center growth in SC
Lawmakers in South Carolina are considering several bills aimed at regulating data centers, as advocates push for stronger rules to protect water and energy resources and ensure regular utility customers are not stuck paying for the rapid growth.
Public weighs in on Duke Energy’s vision for future power
After a cold snap sent energy bills soaring in many North Carolina households, the public has a chance to weigh in on Duke Energy’s long-term generation plans.
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.
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
Silfab Solar leak: What is hydrofluoric acid?
Record EV sales in Carolinas precede tax credit expiration
High power bills in North Carolina: Why low-income households pay more
What’s behind high natural gas bills around the Charlotte area?
Court: Duke Energy improperly raised rates but customers won’t get a refund
Charlotte neighborhood fears I-77 expansion is history repeating itself
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
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