N.C. Energy News and In-Depth Reporting https://www.theassemblync.com/environment/energy/ North Carolina's digital magazine on place and power Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:41:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.theassemblync.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cropped-TA_Mark_Black_Square-32x32.png N.C. Energy News and In-Depth Reporting https://www.theassemblync.com/environment/energy/ 32 32 210991526 N.C. Democrats Decry EPA Cancellation of Solar for All https://www.theassemblync.com/environment/energy/carolina-democrats-epa-solar-for-all/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:46:12 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=52201 The program, which aimed to expand solar energy in low-income and disadvantaged communities, had awarded $156 million to a coalition in the state.]]>

The program, which aimed to expand solar energy in low-income and disadvantaged communities, had awarded $156 million to a coalition in the state.

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In Red Springs, a Flaming Robo-Vacuum Raises Concerns About the Electric System https://www.theassemblync.com/environment/energy/red-springs-electric-utility-power-surge/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:15:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=48792 Town officials call the April power surge an 'Act of God.' Municipal financial documents suggest otherwise.  ]]>

Town officials call the April power surge an 'Act of God.' Municipal financial documents suggest otherwise.  

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Environmental Activists Fight Expansion of Gas Pipeline in Guilford https://www.theassemblync.com/environment/gas-pipeline-guilford-county-transco-expansion/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:05:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=48033 A planned expansion would add 24 miles to Transco’s pipeline running though four N.C. counties. ]]>

A planned expansion would add 24 miles to Transco’s pipeline running though four N.C. counties.

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On the Frontlines of North Carolina’s Natural Gas Buildout https://www.theassemblync.com/environment/energy/natural-gas-buildout-north-carolina/ Sun, 08 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=26833 aerial view of a natural gas construction site in Person CountyA LNG processing facility, four power plants, multiple compressor stations, and a number of pipelines are all awaiting state approval.]]> aerial view of a natural gas construction site in Person County

A LNG processing facility, four power plants, multiple compressor stations, and a number of pipelines are all awaiting state approval.

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Riding the Solar Coaster https://www.theassemblync.com/environment/energy/solar-installation-net-metering-north-carolina/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=25101 Installers are navigating new state rules that have put a damper on rooftop solar. ]]>

Installers are navigating new state rules that have put a damper on rooftop solar. 

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Up and Atom? https://www.theassemblync.com/environment/duke-energy-nuclear-climate-goals/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:27:13 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=12305 Duke is leaning on advanced but unproven nuclear technology to decarbonize. Environmentalists say that will delay climate goals. ]]>

Duke is leaning on advanced but unproven nuclear technology to decarbonize. Environmentalists say that will delay climate goals. 

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Keeping the Lights On https://www.theassemblync.com/business/hot-springs-microgrid-duke-energy/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:49:32 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=9930 Duke Energy has billed a new $14.5 million microgrid project in Hot Springs as a leap forward. But will it lead to greater grid resilience?]]>

Duke Energy has billed a new $14.5 million microgrid project in Hot Springs as a leap forward. But will it lead to greater grid resilience?

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North Carolina Trees Are Feeding Europe’s ‘Clean Energy’ Revolution https://www.theassemblync.com/environment/wood-pellets-north-carolina/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:34:45 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=5302 Scientists and environmental activists have raised concerns about the carbon benefit of burning wood pellets for power. But the industry churning them out in North Carolina has continued to grow.]]>

Scientists and environmental activists have raised concerns about the carbon benefit of burning wood pellets for power. But the industry churning them out in North Carolina has continued to grow.

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