Maps reveal Mecklenburg County is getting paved over at a rapid pace
Comparing the 2008 map to 2024, the evidence was undeniable. Mecklenburg County is quickly losing its green space.
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Federal policy and tax credits hinder North Carolina’s wind energy growth
North Carolina is fifth in the nation for solar power but has been slow to adopt other forms of renewable energy, including wind power.
N.C. Auditor says hurricane relief program wasted millions, delayed recovery for thousands
Money meant to help survivors of Hurricanes Matthew and Florence were bogged down in a “logistical nightmare” leading to wasted funding and years of project delays, according to a recent report from the state auditor, Dave Boliek.
Data centers are coming to towns but what’s the cost?
An hour and a half east of Charlotte, crews are turning 250 acres of forest into one of North Carolina’s largest economic projects — an Amazon AI Innovation Hub that’s fueling debate over how much water and power data centers really consume.
Will South Carolina lead the nuclear renaissance?
Efforts to complete two partially constructed nuclear reactors in South Carolina took a big step forward in October as the state-run utility, Santee Cooper, chose Brookfield Asset Management to oversee their construction and potential completion.
Advocates say transit plan will help clean up environment
Channel 9’s climate reporter Michelle Alfini explains why advocates said it’s not just a transportation plan, but a plan to clean up our water and air.
Solarize Charlotte-Mecklenburg offers savings for solar installations even as tax credits end
A program aiming to get solar on as many homes and businesses in Mecklenburg County will be extended an extra month.
SC leaders push to revive canceled $9B reactors to meet growing energy demand
Efforts to finish construction on two canceled nuclear reactors in South Carolina could be moving forward.
Roots for Rivers program seeks volunteers to maintain creekside trees
October is Charlotte Tree Month, and Storm Water Services is using that time as a call to action to support one of the county’s most important pieces of stormwater infrastructure: our trees.
Charlotte data center project moves forward without public input, raising questions
A new data center planned for Uptown Charlotte is moving ahead without a public vote or discussion, a process Councilmember LaWana Mayfield says needs to change.
After Helene, solar provided power to western NC, now they’re getting permanent systems
Duke Energy seeks to extend life of 3 coal plants despite net-zero goal
Duke Energy unveils 20-year plan, delays coal plant retirements
Report shows EV manufacturing slowing in Southeast as tax credits expire
Bipartisan task force convenes to address North Carolina’s energy challenges
Study shows how Charlotte can build smarter to cool the city
North Carolina solar company to lay off over 500 employees
How Meck. County strategizes emergency alerts and the psychology behind what makes people listen
Why don’t we bury all our power lines to prevent outages?
Sweltering summer nights are getting warmer
Charlotte remains committed to climate goals despite losing federal incentives
Nonprofits from WNC provide relief in Texas floods
Gastonia’s micro transit service boosts ridership
North Carolina’s clean energy sector raises alarm on cuts in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Duke Energy substation in Asheville operational 9 months after Helene
Charlotte-area groups travel to Capitol calling for Gov. Stein to veto energy bill
House passes bill that would eliminate state parking minimums
DOE grants Duke Energy emergency powers to exceed pollution limits at power plants during heat wave
Groups seek input on how extreme heat is affecting Charlotte residents’ health
New program launches to make solar energy more affordable in Meck County
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