Natural gas

Rocky Mount makes ‘steady improvements’ on financial goals

The Local Government Commission agreed in April to postpone a state takeover of Rocky Mount’s finances contingent on the city complying with specific requirements.

Theresa Opeka

Court explains decision to reject stay in NC gas pipeline case

The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals offered a detailed explanation Thursday for its April decision to reject environmental groups’ attempt to stop work on a natural gas pipeline in North Carolina.

Court rejects stay that would have blocked NC natural gas pipeline

The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a stay that would have blocked work on a natural gas pipeline in North Carolina while environmental groups challenge a state permit.

Appeals Court wrestles with NC permit for MVP pipeline

The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals questioned Tuesday whether North Carolina regulators took proper steps to avoid environmental damage from a planned natural gas pipeline in Rockingham County.

NC offshore wind project scrapped as Trump admin cancels leases

The US Department of the Interior, reports that TotalEnergies will instead invest approximately $1 billion in oil, natural gas, and LNG production in the United States.

Nick Craig

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Duke ramps up nuclear, natural gas, extends coal, omits wind in latest energy plan

Duke Energy relies more heavily on nuclear power, natural gas, and coal in its latest two-year long-range energy modernization plan, filed Wednesday with the North Carolina Utilities Commission. The plan holds the line on solar power commitments but calls for no use of wind power.

Natural gas key to NC’s position as top business state in America

To fuel NC’s continued economic growth, the state needs an affordable and sustainable energy mix that includes natural gas.

Justin Sykes

NC legislature axes 2030 carbon goal, sending major energy reforms to governor

The NC legislature gave final approval to the Power Reduction Act on Thursday, a bill that would eliminate the state’s statutory goal to cut carbon emissions by 70% by 2030.

Brianna Kraemer

Time to pull the plug on solar subsidies

Taking into account inefficiency and unreliability of solar power and the unsustainability of our national debt, eliminating the rooftop solar tax credit is a net positive.

David Larson

Enhancing energy infrastructure is good for NC

Dozens of local, state, and federally elected officials from Virginia to Georgia have spoken out on the need for the Southeast Supply Enhancement project.

Mike Atchie