offshore wind
After moratorium, North Carolina looks offshore for wind energy potential
A ban on land-based wind projects expired, but industry leaders say new onshore development isn’t a current priority.
North Carolina
Cities’ climate goals may be out of reach without state, utility support
A coalition of cities recently proposed a set of policy changes to help them meet ambitious energy goals.
biomass
N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper expresses concern over wood pellet emissions
The week’s moves are the first faint signs that North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and his administration are reacting to pressure from critics who say massive wood pellet production is exacerbating the climate crisis.
coal ash
Advocates: Virginia coal ash deal puts more pressure on North Carolina
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s new move to excavate ash from the commonwealth’s coal ash ponds puts more pressure on North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper to follow suit, environmental advocates say.
North Carolina
After campaign pledge, N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper faces test on coal ash
Critics say the Democrat has done too little to address coal ash pollution, but that could change in 2019.