Regulators deny $584M gas turbine project from Duke Energy
In a surprise decision, the North Carolina Utilities Commission denied Duke Energy’s request to build a $584M gas turbine at the Smith Energy Complex in Richmond County.
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Drought makes trees more susceptible to invasive species. The NC Forest Service is fighting back.
Our lakes and rivers are already improving from the worst of the drought, but it could take years for trees to fully recover.
Dept. of Energy launches new initiative to fill mining jobs, meet U.S. lithium needs
A North Carolina lithium mine says it needs hundreds of trained workers in order to reopen, so the Department of Energy was in Kings Mountain on Monday to announce a new federal education initiative to get workers into mines.
Committee recommends longer pause on Charlotte data center approvals
The Charlotte City Council is considering extending the city’s data center development moratorium by up to nine months following a recommendation from a key municipal committee.
Around the Crown keeps sustainability at the heart of the race
From the ways runners can arrive, to the water they drink to the T-shirt they can proudly wear at the end of the race, Brian Mister, Around the Crown’s race director, has planned the event around sustainability.
Environmental groups push back on planned removal of federal forest protections
Deep in the Pisgah National Forest are thousands of acres only accessible by foot. These are called “roadless areas” and for decades, the federal government has protected them from industries like logging.
Amazon, Duke Energy get green light for Richmond County generators at data center
Amazon and Duke Energy have the green light to run more than 600 diesel generators at the upcoming Richmond County data center campus.
How NC regulators could protect ratepayers from the cost of powering data centers
As the North Carolina Utilities Commission works through the process of considering Duke Energy’s rate request, the issue of data center and other large energy users has taken a large supporting role.
Clean energy groups worry regulatory pause could mean new clean power could cost more
North Carolina may miss out on a chance to procure new clean energy this year and some clean energy groups fear that could mean higher costs down the road.
Volunteers count bugs for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census
Researchers are looking for bug enthusiasts, nature lovers, and gardeners across the region to help with 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
Richmond County residents oppose Amazon data center generator permits
UNC Charlotte receives multimillion dollar grant to build Carolinas Grid Engine
New 3D-printed fish houses installed in Lake Norman to boost habitats
Duke Energy Carolinas lowers rate hike request from 11.6%
How extreme heat increases pollutants
City offers new registry to protect pollinator gardens from code violations
City of Charlotte wants locals to request free tree plantings
North Carolina Wildlife Federation, Mecklenburg County team up to plant milkweed
Rare firefly found in Mecklenburg County park could be new species
Legislation targets large parking lots to protect state’s waterways
Beware of harmful algae blooms that can be dangerous to swimmers, pets
Roof Above expanding hours, outreach during holiday weekend heatwave
Why young kids need extra attention during this heat wave
Solar trailers provide self-sustaining power at Bonnaroo
What it would mean to end the state’s decades-long sea walls ban
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