Energy Saver NC program saves North Carolina households $2.1 million
Energy Saver NC has saved North Carolina households $2.1 million via energy upgrades. The program will run until 2031.
Latest Headlines by Michelle Alfini
Charlotte updates data center regulations during ongoing moratorium
Charlotte is currently two months into a five-month moratorium on new data centers while officials update local regulations to manage the industry’s growth.
North Carolina officials race to find and destroy yellow-legged hornet nests
The yellow-legged hornet has been sighted in North Carolina for the first time, prompting an investigation by state agriculture officials.
Richmond County residents oppose Amazon data center generator permits
Richmond County residents gathered Thursday evening for a public hearing to voice opposition to air quality permits for a new Amazon data center campus in Hamlet.
UNC Charlotte receives multimillion dollar grant to build Carolinas Grid Engine
UNC Charlotte has received a $15 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engine program.
New 3D-printed fish houses installed in Lake Norman to boost habitats
Dozens of specially engineered fish houses were installed underwater in Lake Norman today as part of a major project to enhance wildlife habitats.
Duke Energy Carolinas lowers rate hike request from 11.6%
For the second time in less than a month, Duke Energy is lowering its requested rate increase for Carolinas customers.
How extreme heat increases pollutants
Heat not only magnifies pollutants, but it can also add more stress to the body for people at risk.
City offers new registry to protect pollinator gardens from code violations
Charlotte residents can now register their yards as natural habitats, a new program designed to protect pollinator gardens from potential code violations while supporting the city’s environmental and climate goals
City of Charlotte wants locals to request free tree plantings
Growing and maintaining its tree canopy is one of the best heat mitigation strategies available to the city of Charlotte. The city is working to plant 800 trees a year and is aiming for 50% canopy coverage by 2050.
North Carolina Wildlife Federation, Mecklenburg County team up to plant milkweed
Rare firefly found in Mecklenburg County park could be new species
Legislation targets large parking lots to protect state’s waterways
Beware of harmful algae blooms that can be dangerous to swimmers, pets
Roof Above expanding hours, outreach during holiday weekend heatwave
Why young kids need extra attention during this heat wave
Solar trailers provide self-sustaining power at Bonnaroo
What it would mean to end the state’s decades-long sea walls ban
Environmental groups challenge North Carolina’s pause on Duke Energy solar projects
Catawba Riverkeeper debuts floating classroom for students
How Charlotte is tackling street heat
Commissioner barred from Duke Energy planning vote due to absences
Food bank to deploy solar-powered trailers for disaster relief
Lawmakers on NC Coast looking for answers to prevent home collapses
Mecklenburg County residents say high heat has major impact on daily lives
Hot weather leads to high energy bills, but there’s less help available
Trump administration awards $28.4M to upgrade NC coal-fired power plant
City leaders call for data center moratorium, business leaders fear it could hinder future projects
North Carolina House advances new restrictions on data centers
Concerns raised over EPA’s proposed changes to coal ash regulations
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