Nearby residents can expect testing between 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesday.
energy
There’s consensus on resilience, but don’t say ‘climate’
Amid broad bipartisan agreement on resiliency, flood mitigation and land conservation policy and funding in Raleigh, there are certain terms that still raise suspicion among some in the legislature.
House approves energy bill blocking RGGI participation
The North Carolina House has approved measure that would require legislative approval for the state to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Solar, storage investments mutually beneficial: report
Investing in solar power along with energy storage capacity can overcome challenges that skeptics cite as renewable energy’s limitations in meeting demand.
Morehead City Hears Offshore Wind Energy Pitch
Carteret County’s economic development director has a plan to develop Radio Island as a staging or fabrication area for offshore wind energy equipment.
Gas Pipeline Work Planned in Newport
Visible flames, audible sounds and the smell of natural gas are possible this week as Piedmont Natural Gas performs routine pipeline maintenance in Newport.
Clean Energy Plan Target Attainable: Study
Small policy changes can put in motion affordable and cleaner electricity generation options, according to a recent report on the North Carolina Power Sector.
Natural Gas Pipeline Work Begins in Newport
Piedmont Natural Gas is performing routine natural gas pipeline maintenance this week in Newport.
Study Forcasts NC’s Wind Energy Potential
A report released this week by the N.C. Commerce Department estimates that North Carolina stands to benefit from a more than $100 billion market opportunity in offshore wind by 2035.
Group Presents Energy Reform Ideas
A stakeholder group presented Wednesday to the state Climate Change Interagency Council a number of electricity reform recommendations for achieving clean energy goals.
Applicants Can Apply for Car Charger Funds
The state Department of Air Quality is hosting a webinar Jan. 13 for those who want to apply for funding to install a Level 2 charger for zero-emission vehicles.
Offshore Moratorium Includes Wind Energy
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has confirmed that the Trump administration’s 10-year moratorium on offshore energy leasing includes renewable energy.
Questions Linger on Offshore Drilling, Seismic
While the president has yet to confirm Sen. Tillis’ announcement that North Carolina had been added to a moratorium on offshore drilling, permits for seismic exploration appear to be moving forward.
Clean Energy Advocates Tout Opportunity
An economy powered by renewable-based, more secure grid will be more resilient and provide new economic opportunity, according to a group of clean energy entrepreneurs.
Trump Expands Offshore Drilling Moratorium
President Trump signed an order Tuesday to expand a moratorium on offshore drilling off Florida’s Gulf Coast to include the Atlantic coasts of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.
Spending Bill Blocks Offshore Drilling, Seismic
A $36.8 billion appropriations bill approved in the U.S. House Friday includes a provision that restricts funding for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s offshore oil and gas activities.
