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Energy

Duke Energy Awards $3.2 million to Innovative Education Programs

May 1, 2019

Duke Energy announcedit is awarding $3.2 million in grants to support 131 innovative K-12 education programs across the communities served by the company. “Bright futures begin in the classroom, and every child deserves a fair chance at academic success,” said Cari Boyce, president of the Duke Energy Foundation. “The grants we are making today are…

USGBC Launches LEED Zero Certification for Net-Zero Buildings

December 3, 2018

USGBC’s  new certification program encourages net-zero operations for carbon emissions, water and energy use, and waste management. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) launched LEED Zero, a new program that will address net zero operations and resources in buildings. “Net zero is a powerful target that will move the entire industry forward,” said Melissa Baker,…

Dominion Energy Seeks Solar and Onshore Wind Generation Proposals

October 24, 2018

Dominion Energy is seeking bids for up to 500 megawatts of solar and onshore wind generation as part of a plan to develop 3,000 megawatts of additional solar and wind power under Virginia’s new Grid Transformation & Security Act (GTSA). The GTSA, which became law on July 1, 2018, paves the way for the largest…

Kings Mountain Energy Center Begins Operations

September 1, 2018

Cleveland County officially became home to one of the cleanest and most efficient power plants in the nation today, as NTE Energy’s Kings Mountain Energy Center (KMEC) formally began operations. Officials from NTE Energy joined with city, county, and state leaders Tuesday to cut the ribbon on the $500 million facility. The 475 MW natural…

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    Source: Upstate Business Journal Published on January 15, 2021
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    Source: Charlotte Business Journal Published on January 15, 2021
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    Source: Charlotte Business Journal Published on January 15, 2021
  • North Carolina nixes incentives for two manufacturers in greater Charlotte area that didn't deliver
    Source: Charlotte Business Journal Published on January 15, 2021
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    Source: Raleigh Business Journal Published on January 15, 2021

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