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 Article | 07.23.2024

Nearly $430 Million in Climate Pollution Reduction Funding Awarded by EPA in the Carolinas

Yesterday, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $4.6 billion in grant awards across the nation for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG), made possible through...

 Article | 07.19.2024

Duke Energy’s Proposed Roxboro Gas Plant: A Primer

Duke is proposing to build a large fossil gas plant near Roxboro, North Carolina. This blog takes a look at the existing coal plant, the proposed gas plant, the gas pipeline supply options, and...

 Article | 07.11.2024

A Positive “Perfect Storm”: Catawba College’s Commitment to Clean Energy Career-Building

Catawba College in North Carolina recently reached carbon neutrality ahead of their 2030 goal, thanks to federal funding that has bolstered their 20-year master energy plan, and a hoard of students...

 Article | 07.08.2024

Candidate Mark Robinson On Climate & Energy

In this blog post, we examine the policies and positions of Mark Robinson, the Republican Party candidate running for Governor of North Carolina. Also in this series, we profile Democratic candidate...

 Article | 07.08.2024

Candidate Josh Stein on Climate & Energy

In this blog post, we examine the policies and positions of Josh Stein, the Democratic Party candidate running for Governor of North Carolina. Also in this series, we profile Republican candidate...

 Article | 07.01.2024

Talking EVs: 3 Hot Topics Right Now

SACE's Electric Transportation Director shares insights into timely electric vehicle (EV) topics on LinkedIn. Check out what's captured his attention recently and join the conversation.

 Article | 06.26.2024

Duke’s Carbon Plan: Part 3: How Many Extra Power Plants Should We Pay For? The Southeast’s Hidden “Reliability Tax”

Southeastern customers pay for more power plants than other regions because there is inadequate regional reserve sharing. Climate change and data center growth are increasing the urgency for market...

 Article | 06.19.2024

Duke’s Carbon Plan: Part 2: Flawed Modeling Assumptions Produce Fossil Fuel Bias

A detailed look at testimony that identifies points of bias in Duke Energy's North Carolina Carbon Plan Integrated Resource Plan (CPIRP)

 Article | 06.12.2024

Duke’s Carbon Plan: Part 1 — Too Risky, According to Experts

Advocates outline risks of North Carolina Utilities Commission approval of Duke’s rigid, outdated resource plan proposal.

 Article | 12.14.2023

In 2023, Electric Vehicles Were Everywhere

EV sales are soaring, making up 19% of global auto sales in 2023. Despite policy setbacks and misinformation campaigns, EV adoption in the Southeast continues to grow.