NC 2nd in Southeast for solar energy but may lose ground
“North Carolina came out of the blocks really fast, and it's hard to sustain a good lead”
Outlet
Charlotte Observer
13 mentions for outlet: Charlotte Observer
Browse Search, topic, location, outlet, date
Showing 1–13 of 13
Duke’s carbon plan includes ‘all of the above’ approach to slashing emissions
“We look forward to presenting the Commission with an alternative plan that could reduce emissions while avoiding risky investments in new fossil-fuel infrastructure”
‘Big game changer.’ City touts new type of electric car charging spot in west Charlotte
Governor Roy Cooper unveiled a new PoleVolt electric vehicle charging station in Charlotte's Historic West End neighborhood on February 24, 2022, highlighting North Carolina's push to increase EV adoption and charging infrastructure. The article notes that…
How much will solar customers pay Duke Energy for power? That’s in a new deal.
Duke Energy reached an agreement with renewable energy organizations including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy to establish time-of-use pricing for rooftop solar customers in North Carolina, introducing peak pricing periods and a new incentive program…
As heat rises, SC watches quietly. Will state suffer from lack of climate action?
“You not only would have hit the target, you would have exceeded the target. There is a certain momentum that takes hold in states that adopt these things.”
S.C. utility agrees to remove its coal ash
Santee Cooper, South Carolina's largest electric utility, has agreed to remove 1.3 million tons of coal ash from its Grainger power plant beside the Waccamaw River, settling lawsuits filed by environmental groups including the Southern Alliance…
A good ozone summer in Charlotte, but we can do better
June Blotnick, executive director of Clean Air Carolina, argues that Charlotte's unusually cool and wet summer of 2013 should not lead to complacency about air quality protections. She warns that HB 74, recently signed by Governor…
Duke Energy, advocates agree on energy-efficiency plan
Duke Energy Carolinas reached a settlement with consumer and energy advocates, including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, to replace its save-a-watt program with a new suite of energy-efficiency programs. The new portfolio includes residential programs…
Duke cancels Florida nuke plant contract
“Since the (Duke Energy-Progress Energy) merger, Duke's leadership has taken a fresh look at these unnecessary nuclear projects and has absolutely made the right decision for Florida consumers. While important details are still being resolved, Florida consumers should rejoice in knowing that the fleecing associated with this nuclear project will end.”
Support clean air and water standards as a matter of faith
Dr. Gregory K. Moss, senior pastor at St. Paul Baptist Church in Charlotte, writes an op-ed advocating for strong clean air and water standards from a faith perspective. He criticizes congressional votes to relax clean air…
4 more challenge Cliffside expansion
Four environmental groups, including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, filed a legal challenge to Duke Energy's air-quality permit for the expansion of its Cliffside coal-fired power plant near Charlotte. The groups contested the permit on…
Schools, groups try to clear air for students
Environmental groups including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and Carolinas Clean Air Coalition tested pollution filters on Charlotte-Mecklenburg school buses, demonstrating significant reductions in harmful diesel exhaust particles. The article examines the effectiveness and cost…
Proposal would weaken rules
“give wiggle room for politicians to avoid making the difficult decisions that need to be made”