Where the Candidates Stand On Energy: Republican Nominee for U.S. Senate in North Carolina, Ted Budd
In this blog post, we examine the policies and positions of Rep. Ted Budd, Republican candidate running for U.S. Senate in North Carolina. Also in this series, we profile Cheri Beasley, the…
Where the Candidates Stand on Energy: Complete Series
The Candidates on Climate and Energy blog series highlights critical races in both federal and state offices where support for clean energy policies could be a factor that sways voters. Find links…
Advocates and Businesses Rally around Advanced Clean Trucks Rule in North Carolina
Advocates and businesses are calling for North Carolina’s adoption of the Advanced Clean Trucks Rule (ACT) to accelerate truck and bus electrification in the state.
SACE and Coalition Partners Submit Carbon Plan to North Carolina Utilities Commission
SACE and co-intervenors submitted a plan that the NCUC could take to achieve its North Carolina carbon reduction mandates. Independent expert analysis shows that investments in energy efficiency, solar, and storage can…
Overview of Duke's Proposed NC Carbon Plan
On May 16, 2022, Duke Energy submitted its proposal for a Carbon Plan to meet goals legislated by HB 951 to the North Carolina Utilities Commission. Here is a summary of what…
North Carolina’s Electric Transportation Planning Hits High Gear, But the Climb Ahead is Steep
North Carolina’s governor, Roy Cooper, has an ambitious vision to decarbonize the economy, unleash a clean tech job boon, and address the climate crisis - all while centering equity along the way.
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians receives North Carolina's first electric school bus
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are leading the way into a cleaner transportation future to spare our school kids from unhealthy diesel exhaust.
NC Carbon Plan Update: We Cannot Get Off Track Before We Even Begin
The NCUC must finalize its Carbon Plan by the end of 2022. Here's a summary of the process so far, and some key ways it appears to be breaking down.
North Carolina's EV Charging Infrastructure Ambitions Just Got a Boost
The North Carolina Utility Commission approved Duke Energy's electric vehicle Make Ready Credit Program that will put the responsibility of bringing electricity to EV charging stations on utilities and not EV charging…
Setting the Record Straight about Solar Net Metering in North Carolina
This blog post was jointly prepared by the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE), Vote Solar, and the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC). Shedding Light on the Proposed Next Generation of Rooftop…