Gov. Roy Cooper has declared the week of Sept. 25 “Clean Energy Week.” Whether that indicates he will sign Senate Bill 678, “Clean Energy/Other Changes,” remains unclear.
Published: Friday, January 12th, 2024 @ 7:47 am
By: Carolina Journal
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I am deeply disappointed that Gov. Cooper vetoed SB 678, which will discourage projects such as conversion of the Belews Creek coal-fired plant to a cleaner, zero-emission, nuclear-powered energy source that would meet growing energy demands
Published: Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 @ 12:17 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) to celebrate Clean Energy Week and highlight the community college’s innovative military workforce training programs.
Published: Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 @ 8:46 am
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 25 – 29, 2023 as Clean Energy Week to highlight the state’s progress in transitioning to a clean energy future.
Published: Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 @ 3:52 am
By: Governor's Office
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Senate Bill 678, “Promote Clean Energy,” currently in the N.C. House Rules Committee, could pave the way for more investment in nuclear energy in North Carolina.
Published: Saturday, June 24th, 2023 @ 7:33 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The North Carolina Senate recently passed Senate Bill 678: Promote Clean Energy, sponsored by Senators Paul Newton, Buck Newton, and David Craven.
Published: Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 @ 11:29 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Andre Beliveau, John Locke Foundation strategic projects and government affairs manager, speaks in favor of Senate Bill 678, Promote Clean Energy.
Published: Sunday, June 11th, 2023 @ 9:56 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Under SB 678, North Carolina would recognize this fact about the state's most efficient, reliable electricity source
Published: Saturday, May 20th, 2023 @ 9:29 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper unveiled what he called his “First in Opportunity” budget at a press conference Wednesday, proposing to spend $32.95 billion in the first year of the biennium and $34.23 billion in the second year.
Published: Monday, April 10th, 2023 @ 7:56 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation unveiled its Clean Transportation Plan Wednesday. They say it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, advance “environmental justice,” and create good-paying jobs tied to clean transportation.
Published: Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 @ 1:20 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Deep Decarbonization Pathways Analysis highlights significant opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and deploy clean energy solutions across the state
Published: Monday, February 6th, 2023 @ 8:49 pm
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 26 – 30, 2022 as North Carolina Clean Energy Week to highlight the work the state is doing to advance clean energy.
Published: Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 @ 2:01 am
By: Governor's Office
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John Podesta to Serve as Senior Advisor to the President for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation; Ali Zaidi to Succeed Gina McCarthy as Assistant to the President & National Climate Advisor
Published: Friday, September 9th, 2022 @ 11:18 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The Inflation Reduction Act will lower costs for families, combat the climate crisis, reduce the deficit, and finally ask the largest corporations to pay their fair share.
Published: Tuesday, August 16th, 2022 @ 11:12 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Good Jobs Challenge is funded by the American Rescue Plan to develop the clean energy workforce
Published: Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 @ 9:09 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that Peter Holderness Ledford will serve as North Carolina Clean Energy Director.
Published: Thursday, July 28th, 2022 @ 11:47 am
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Minister for International Trade Penny Mordaunt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation and Trade Relations to strengthen economic ties and transition to a clean energy economy.
Published: Friday, July 22nd, 2022 @ 7:05 am
By: Governor's Office
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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre appeared to struggle with her response when Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked about President Joe Biden’s insistence on forcing Americans to make the transition from fossil fuels to green energy.
Published: Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 @ 7:30 am
By: Daily Wire
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The PoleVolt Electric Vehicle Charging Station Provides Free EV Charging for the Public, Takes Advantage of Existing Infrastructure and Increases Accessibility to Charging
Published: Thursday, February 24th, 2022 @ 11:16 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Three Republican lawmakers are questioning the legality and affordability of Gov. Roy Cooper’s latest executive action on clean energy, including how to pay for bridge and road repairs if electric vehicles replace gas-powered vehicles.
Published: Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 @ 10:38 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Duke Energy created a menu of options based on Cooper’s goals.
Published: Sunday, August 8th, 2021 @ 8:57 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Halifax Lighthouse Solar Camp in Weldon is the first program of its kind in the state
Published: Monday, July 19th, 2021 @ 11:14 am
By: Governor's Office
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Helen Raleigh writes at National Review Online about an aspect of “clean” energy that its advocates try to hide.
Published: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 @ 12:35 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Governor Roy Cooper today issued Executive Order No. 218 highlighting North Carolina’s commitment to offshore wind power as the state transitions to a clean energy economy.
Published: Sunday, June 20th, 2021 @ 9:04 am
By: Governor's Office
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Chief Deputy Secretary John Nicholson will serve as Interim Secretary of DEQ
Published: Friday, June 11th, 2021 @ 9:24 am
By: Governor's Office
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Dem. Gov. Roy Cooper has seemingly taken every opportunity to promote renewable energy in North Carolina
Published: Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 @ 12:16 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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On Monday, Gov. Cooper declared September 22-27 as Clean Energy Week for North Carolina.
Published: Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 @ 2:46 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Climate Change Interagency Council presented four key plans related to clean energy and climate change to the Governor today.
Published: Saturday, September 28th, 2019 @ 8:52 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today Governor Cooper joined DEQ Secretary Michael S. Regan to discuss coastal resiliency and clean energy with coastal mayors and county leaders at the North Carolina Estuarium in Washington, NC.
Published: Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 @ 7:54 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper is committed to policies that help North Carolina combat climate change.
Published: Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 @ 12:08 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper expressed his deep concern about the Environmental Protection Agency’s new Affordable Clean Energy Rule.
Published: Friday, June 21st, 2019 @ 5:36 pm
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolina will work toward a renewable energy future and rural economic development with the establishment of a new fund, Governor Roy Cooper said Friday
Published: Saturday, January 27th, 2018 @ 3:28 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Dee Stewart was in Raleigh this spring to disclose poll results lauding renewable energy
Published: Friday, November 24th, 2017 @ 2:11 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The N.C. Division of Environmental Quality has fined Apple Computer's data center in Maiden more than $40,000 for violating the state's Solid Waste Management Act
Published: Wednesday, October 11th, 2017 @ 12:26 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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