North Carolina News
The following news clips highlight North Carolina involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
May 22, 2013
USDA to Boost Rural Electric Grid Efficiency and Reliability in 8 States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced funding for four rural electric projects in eight states—Colorado, Georgia, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, and Wyoming, and includes more than $20 million in Smart Grid funding. More
March 26, 2013
Six North Carolina Organizations Receive 2013 Energy Star Awards
Six organizations in North Carolina were honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy with 2013 awards from the Energy Star Program. More
December 19, 2012
Industry Interest Sought for North Carolina Offshore Wind Energy
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced it is publishing a Call for Information and Nominations to gauge the offshore wind industry's interest in acquiring commercial wind leases in three areas off the coast of North Carolina. More
August 8, 2012
Houses of Bark and Energy of Sunshine
Highland Craftsmen Inc. in North Carolina recently achieved net zero electricity use with funds provided through the Energy Department's State Energy Program under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. More
July 5, 2012
Administration Makes Major Advances in Energy Efficiency Access
The Obama Administration announced that 36 new members have joined the Better Buildings Challenge. More
July 5, 2012
Energy Department Awards $14 Million for Energy Efficiency in 22 States
The Energy Department announced that it has awarded $14 million in new investments through its State Energy Program to state-led energy efficiency projects in 22 states. More
June 29, 2012
Expanded North Carolina Lithium Facility Opens, Boosting U.S. Production of a Key Manufacturing Material
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu recognized the opening of Rockwood Lithium's expanded manufacturing facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. More
February 1, 2012
DOE Solar Decathlon 2013 Moves to California
Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced the 20 teams, representing 13 states and Washington, D.C. plus 3 foreign countries, that will compete U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013, which will be held in California for the first time. More
January 23, 2012
Asheville Boasts First Large-Scale LED Street Light Deployment in North Carolina
Taking steps to improve energy efficiency and reduce its overall carbon footprint, the City of Asheville has initiated North Carolina's first large-scale deployment of LED street lights. More
December 31, 2011
NC GreenPower's Carbon Offset Price Declines
The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) approved NC GreenPower's new carbon offset price plan. The updated price plan doubles NC GreenPower carbon offset blocks from 500 pounds to 1,000 pounds of greenhouse gas (GHG) offsets for the same $4 rate. The new offset pricing is due to reductions in carbon offset market prices, and is effective retroactively to August 1, 2011. In addition to tree planting, NC GreenPower carbon offsets utilize biomass and landfill methane resources. More
