North Carolina Solar Dispute Pits a Rare Alliance Against Ratepayer Advocate

The case at the utilities commission shows the challenge of building smaller solar projects under current law. A solar [...]

Anti Clean Energy NC Legislators Propose Massive Wind Energy Ban

If passed, the legislation would impose an unnecessary, complete ban on all new wind projects in more than a [...]

Gov. Cooper Signs Solar Energy Bill Despite Controversial Wind Project Moratorium in NC

Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law on Thursday legislation promoting solar energy in the state and issued an executive [...]

Lawmakers Propose Overhaul To NC Solar Energy Regulations

State lawmakers are quickly advancing a bill that would overhaul North Carolina’s regulations on solar energy production. It’s a [...]

Solar: Big Changes in Energy Bill Taking Shape in North Carolina

Legislation that would make major changes to state energy policy, including sweeping revisions to solar energy regulations, is taking [...]

Duke Energy Carolinas Paving the way for More Renewable Energy Projects

– Seeking competitive bids for solar and other renewable energy for customers Furthering efforts to provide renewable energy to [...]

North Carolina State Rep. Szoka Promotes Reforms to Boost Solar Energy

State Rep. John Szoka tried to get a bill passed last year that would have allowed power customers to [...]

Energy Law Change Sours Facebook on NC

Changing attitudes toward renewable energy in state government are apparently prompting Facebook to unfriend North Carolina. An official with [...]

North Carolina Renewable Energy Tax Credits Remain Controversial

For 38 years, taxpayers in North Carolina have been footing the bill for the solar energy industry that has [...]

Industrial Battery Maker Appears at Legislature to Boost Case for Renewable Energy Legislation in North Carolina

Republican Rep. John Szoka of Cumberland County been criticized by some on the political right for sponsoring a bill [...]