solar
Virginia agency aims to make solar ‘faster, easier and more affordable’
The state’s Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy has launched a technical assistance program for solar projects.
Southeast
offshore wind
‘An exciting milestone’: North Carolina takes first step on offshore wind study
The recently issued request for proposals is a “signal to the offshore wind industry that North Carolina is open for business,” one observer said.
efficiency
Q&A: The head of a Virginia efficiency nonprofit on navigating the pandemic
Lee Householder says funding interruptions from federal programs have helped his program prepare for uncertainty.
Appalachia
Conservation group plots solar potential for retired Appalachian coal mine land
The Nature Conservancy is seeking a partner to help develop solar on up to 13,000 acres of cleared minelands.
North Carolina
N.C. solar industry weathering the pandemic better than in most states
“Down here in the Southeast we’re actually doing pretty okay” — but there are warning signs for the nation’s No. 2 solar state.
commentary
Commentary: Energy storage is a game-changer for Texas
New battery technologies and innovations are paving the way, write Matt Welch and Suzanne Bertin.