December 27, 2024

North Carolina

DOE to Support Clean Grid Resilience in Remote Locales
The Department of Energy announced that it will work with 11 remote and island communities to strengthen energy infrastructure and reduce outage risks.
Outspoken Public Pushes for Duke to Lead on Climate
The N.C. Utilities Commission heard from locals dissatisfied with Duke Energy's IRPs, which include adding thousands of megawatts of natural gas resources.
NC Inches Forward on IEEE 1547 Implementation
The North Carolina Utilities Commission, Duke Energy and other DER stakeholders are working on implementing IEEE 1547-2018.
Deep Divide Over Climate Legislation in North Carolina
Two bills would move North Carolina toward reaching net zero by 2050, a third would repeal the state's Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard.
Study Says NC Needs Clean Energy Standard to Meet Climate Goals
Environmental advocates say North Carolina's upcoming decision on joining the RGGI could be critical to its efforts to cut carbon emissions 70% by 2030.
NC Bill Would Provide Funds for Climate Resilience
Three Democratic North Carolina senators introduced SB509, which aims to pour $4 million into community microgrids and other local resilience projects.
NC Net-zero Goals Could Hinge on Duke IRPs
The North Carolina Utilities Commission is considering Duke Energy's integrated resource plan in a series of six hearings over the next two months.
NC Microgrids Improving Grid Reliability and Resilience
North Carolina’s electric cooperatives are outdistancing the state’s investor-owned utilities in microgrid deployment.
Gas Industry Brings Fight Against Building Electrification to NC
North Carolina has joined a national debate over efforts by the natural gas industry to forestall such changes via laws ensuring “consumer energy choice.”
NC Looks at Holistic Approach to Planning
The North Carolina Utilities Commission examined how generation and distribution planning in the state are going to become more holistic and integrated.

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