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Mar 4, 2015

NC GreenPower tests new focus on solar for schools & community

NC GreenPower is piloting two new programs that will shift its focus toward development of community solar projects at schools across the state.

Feb 18, 2015

Solarize races to enroll Triad residents

After successful solar drives in Chatham and Durham, NC WARN is bringing the Solarize program to the Triad region.

Jan 5, 2015

NC REGULATORS LEAVE SOLAR RULES INTACT

The booming solar industry is celebrating a decision from the state's utilities commission that leaves existing rules unchanged for how utilities compensate solar power producers.

Oct 29, 2014

EX PHILIP MORRIS PLANT BECOMES HOME OF $1BN BATTERY START-UP

If Swiss-based Alevos technology proves viable, it could radically change the energy landscape and bring thousands of jobs to Concord.

Oct 20, 2014

STRATA CELEBRATES $1BN INVESTED IN NC SOLAR

With solar power continuing explosive growth in North Carolina, Chapel Hill-based Strata is celebrating a major milestone.

Sep 22, 2014

USDA TO INVEST $55 MILLION IN NC SOLAR

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited a North Carolina solar farm to announce a raft of new measures in support of clean energy.

Sep 17, 2014

DUKE ENERGY TO SPEND $500 MILLION ON MORE SOLAR POWER

The latest commitment from Duke Energy confirms an expansion in renewable energy capacity.

Aug 21, 2014

600 CLEAN ENERGY LEADERS TO GATHER IN CHARLOTTE

NCSEA's annual Making Energy Work conference has become a must-attend event for the NC clean energy industry.

Jul 23, 2014

HOG WASTE POWER PROTECTS WATER & PROVIDES CLEAN ENERGY TOO

A new anaerobic digestion facility near Bladenboro helps to tackle one of North Carolina's most intractable environmental challenges.

Jul 2, 2014

SCIENTISTS MAPPING NC SEA FLOOR FOR WIND ENERGY DEVELOPMENT

Offshore wind energy is gaining traction in many parts of the world. Scientists are now looking at the feasibility of turbines off the coast of North Carolina.