Commentary: Bipartisan climate breakthrough holds lessons for purple states to follow
North Carolina’s new law represents what is likely the most ambitious carbon policy of any purple or red state in the country, writes guest commentator...Which Towns Are Worth Saving?
How the climate crisis is forcing Americans to ask a difficult question.
North Carolina bipartisan energy compromise gets muted, mixed reaction from advocates
The bill includes the governor’s pollution reduction targets, but critics say the measure still favors Duke Energy over its ratepayers North Carolina bipartisan energy compromise...
N.C. offshore wind faces big challenges, even bigger opportunities, advocates say
A new coalition of environmental and clean energy groups is working to overcome barriers to offshore wind, including local pockets of opposition and an approaching...
North Carolina tightens rules on how Duke Energy pays for political activity
r image-boosting ads, political contributions, or the flock of lobbyists the companies regularly dispatch to the North Carolina capitol. North Carolina tightens rules on how...
As Duke Energy promotes controversial legislation in N.C., money pours in and rumors fly
An analysis from a campaign finance expert shows a surge in political spending by Duke Energy’s PAC, board members, and the company itself, with some...
Why critics say Duke Energy-backed ratemaking reforms in N.C. fall short
The utility-backed legislation name-checks “performance incentives,” “decoupling,” and other reforms popular in clean energy circles, but critics say the fine print bends heavily in Duke...
For second round of Volkswagen spending, N.C. looks to shift gears
The proposed budget for the state’s remaining $68 million payout focuses on electric vehicles, but the plan hinges on Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and the...