Solar trailers provide self-sustaining power at Bonnaroo
North Carolina’s new mobile solar trailer hit the road this past week, providing power for festival goers at Bonnaroo.
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What it would mean to end the state’s decades-long sea walls ban
Coastal lawmakers hope allowing sea walls or breakwaters can prevent more damage.
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Environmental groups challenge North Carolina’s pause on Duke Energy solar projects
Environmental groups are challenging an order they say is threatening Duke Energy’s ability to meet North Carolina’s growing energy needs.
Catawba Riverkeeper debuts floating classroom for students
The Catawba Riverkeeper is launching an educational program on Lake Norman, aiming to teach students about the river system and its protection.
How Charlotte is tackling street heat
If you’ve ever been outside on a hot sunny day, it should come as no surprise that places like parking lots feel warmer than Charlotte’s shady parks.
Commissioner barred from Duke Energy planning vote due to absences
As the state weighs Duke Energy’s long-term plan to provide North Carolina power, one less commissioner will be able to weigh in.
Food bank to deploy solar-powered trailers for disaster relief
MANNA FoodBank in NC is harnessing the power of the sun with solar-powered trailers to safeguard food donations during disasters.
Lawmakers on NC Coast looking for answers to prevent home collapses
The Senate Agriculture, Energy and Environment Committee discussed three bills Wednesday focused on reforming the state’s regulations around coastal management in the hopes of protecting North Carolina’s oceanfront property.
Mecklenburg County residents say high heat has major impact on daily lives
More than a third of people in Mecklenburg County say high heat has a major impact on their daily lives.
Hot weather leads to high energy bills, but there’s less help available
When it’s this hot, a place to escape the heat is more than a luxury.
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
Data center bill raises concerns over coal plant retirements in NC
NC Statehouse considers 5 bills to regulate data centers
NC lawmakers push forward data center regulations, changes to energy policy
What NC needs to do to make it easier to add solar to your home
Fort Mill boy hopes to win national wildlife competition
Used EV sales spike amid high gas prices
New bill aims to lower energy bills in North Carolina
Population growth adds to drought challenge along Catawba River
Charlotte leaders prepare for hurricane season
Drought is limiting the power of Charlotte’s hydrostations
NC regulators call for pause on new solar projects
NC lawmakers consider new requirements for data centers
Volunteers tackle Charlotte litter on Earth Day, push for year-round change
Union County wheat farmers fear for this year’s harvest amid extreme drought
Neighbors protest a potential data center development in Rowan County
Developer asks to defer rezoning request for east Charlotte data center
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