The North Carolina Solar for All coalition anticipates launching services to households later this year.
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State accepting public comments on annual energy plan
The Weatherization Assistance Program’s annual state plan serves residents in low-income and disadvantaged communities across the state save energy and reduce their utility bills.
Brunswick nuclear plant plans to test sirens Wednesday
All 38 outdoor warning sirens within 10 miles of the Brunswick Nuclear Plant are to be tested Wednesday morning.
State Energy Office seeks feedback on lowering emissions
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s State Energy Office will be taking suggestions in a series of public meetings to discuss how the state can further reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
UNCW Blue Economy Index plunges following inauguration
The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s benchmark that tracks companies earning revenue via ocean resources has performed poorly since Trump returned to office.
Researchers aim to offer Nags Head wave energy options
Could the ocean’s power be tapped as a renewable, acceptable, backup energy source for Outer Banks residents? That’s what National Science Foundation-funded research at the Coastal Studies Institute seeks to find out.
BOEM begins planning second Atlantic offshore wind lease
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is in the early stages of planning to determine new wind energy areas for the Central Atlantic region.
Chowan community embraces Timbermill Wind at kickoff
The governor, local officials, landowners and folks from around Chowan County turned out at the blade-signing event for the 45-turbine wind energy project that is being credited as a needed economic boost that sustains farming.
Air permit reclassifies Wilmington terminal to major source
While emissions will not increase, state air quality officials say a change in ownership of the former Buckeye gasoline and fuel oil terminal on Front Street means more frequent inspections and more stringent reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Brunswick Nuclear Plant sirens to undergo testing
The 38 sirens within 10 miles of the plant by Southport will sound for 5 to 30 seconds starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Film on climate change adaption screening in April
There is no charge to attend the screening of the film, which focuses on how residents are facing challenges of climate change, but registration is required.
Amid losses, wood pellet company Enviva at risk of default
The company with a significant economic and environmental footprint in North Carolina is facing “substantial doubt” about its ability to stay in business.
N.C. Oil and Gas Commission to meet Feb. 7
An agenda and supporting documents will be posted before the meeting on the commission website.
Pender revises zoning ‘to properly regulate’ solar farms
Commissioners amended zoning text Dec. 5, less than a week after a California-based solar company filed a lawsuit against the county for turning down its request for a permit.
Coastal researchers see potential in capturing ocean energy
As wind and solar become a bigger part of the energy mix, North Carolina researchers are looking to also harness the Atlantic Ocean’s power.
Groups challenge NC’s biogas general permit for hog farms
The Environmental Justice Community Action Network contend the Department of Environmental Quality’s biogas general permit for large-scale hog farms put communities at risk.
