Charlotte plans to plant 800 trees along city streets
Charlotte’s streets are set to get a little greener, with the city planning to plant 800 trees along roads between November and March.
Latest Headlines by Michelle Alfini
Report questions Duke Energy’s forecast for North Carolina’s energy demand
North Carolina is preparing for a major increase in electricity demand, with large energy users such as data centers expected to account for most of that growth.
Neighbors, businesses cry foul over trees removed near Independence Boulevard billboard
Chopper 9 Skyzoom captured crews clearing a section of trees between Plaza Midwood and Independence Boulevard.
Charlotte EMS heat-related calls highest since 2020, new records show
Channel 9 obtained records for every heat-related call Mecklenburg EMS received between May and September, which includes illnesses like heat stroke, severe dehydration, and heat exhaustion.
Low-income Duke Energy customers face losing bill relief by December
A program providing direct bill relief to low-income energy customers in North Carolina is set to expire at the end of the year.
NC schools turn sunshine into energy savings and a teaching tool
Up on the roof at Community Charter School are a few dozen solar panels, helping to power the Gaston County school.
EV car share program expands in Charlotte
When Lucius Johnson has somewhere to go, he’s often taking an electric vehicle for a spin, but he only rents it when he needs it.
Data center companies agree with Duke Energy and customer advocates to pay more for electricity
To address concerns about the rising cost of energy due to the data center boom, several big tech companies came to an agreement with Duke Energy and customer advocacy groups on a set of rules to ensure data centers pay their fair share for the power they use.
Data center settlement proposes long-term contracts and billing rules
A proposed settlement could change how data centers pay for the energy and infrastructure needed to power their operations.
Roadless Rule repeal: Public comment ends Tuesday on national forest logging ban
The Roadless Rule prohibits logging and other types of commercial extraction in some of the most remote parts of national forests.
North Carolina’s apple growers say they’ve had a challenging year
Amazon faces legal challenge over diesel generator permits in Richmond County
Duke Energy awarded $50M for grid upgrades
Charlotte Water solar project to feed power into Huntersville grid
Volunteers are making a map of Charlotte’s trees
Regulators deny $584M gas turbine project from Duke Energy
Drought makes trees more susceptible to invasive species. The NC Forest Service is fighting back.
Dept. of Energy launches new initiative to fill mining jobs, meet U.S. lithium needs
Committee recommends longer pause on Charlotte data center approvals
Around the Crown keeps sustainability at the heart of the race
Environmental groups push back on planned removal of federal forest protections
Amazon, Duke Energy get green light for Richmond County generators at data center
How NC regulators could protect ratepayers from the cost of powering data centers
Clean energy groups worry regulatory pause could mean new clean power could cost more
Volunteers count bugs for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census
How schools decide when it’s too hot for practice
Manufacturer opens first US factory in Charlotte to make a key piece of our electric grid
Energy Saver NC program saves North Carolina households $2.1 million
Charlotte to update data center regulations during ongoing moratorium
North Carolina officials race to find and destroy yellow-legged hornet nests
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