News: Energy bill revision targets carbon reduction, misses on equity
October 4, 2021
A revised draft (version 49) of HB 951- now titled "Energy Solutions for North Carolina" - that emerged publicly last week would set the state on a course to meet Governor Cooper’s goal to reduce carbon emissions 70% from 2005 by 2030.
At the same...
News: Rewritten energy bill aims for carbon cut but falls short on equity
October 4, 2021
A revised draft (version 49) of HB 951- now titled ”Energy Solutions for North Carolina” - that emerged publicly last week would set the state on a course to meet Governor Cooper’s goal to reduce carbon emissions 70% from 2005 by 2030. At the same...
Bringing the sunshine: More community solar for NC
September 21, 2021
North Carolina is a solar energy leader, ranking among the top states for installed solar capacity. We can continue utility-scale solar growth for years to come. But, as solar proliferates as a viable and affordable energy source, it’s important to...
News: NC Sierra Club Welcomes Biser Confirmation to Lead DEQ
August 24, 2021
The N.C. Senate today (Aug. 24) voted 42-0 to confirm the appointment of Elizabeth Biser as secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality, a move praised by the N.C. Sierra Club.
"Secretary Biser has the training and experience to guide...
Legislative Update: Biser appointment, budget inch forward
August 23, 2021
Last week at the N.C. legislature, we saw movement on the state budget and the confirmation process required to finalize the appointment of the secretary for the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality. Cynthia Satterfield elaborates.
EVs are coming to NC. Where will they plug in?
August 18, 2021
The transportation sector is the nation's biggest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, so it's great to see more interest in clean cars, trucks, buses and more. But for consumers who'd like to leave their fossil fuel-powered vehicles behind,...
Legislative Update: House Budget Sends Mixed Messages on Resilience
August 12, 2021
This week was a busy one at the N.C. General Assembly as the House passed the budget and a Senate committee hosted a public hearing on the controversial energy bill. The legislature also began holding joint House and Senate redistricting committee...
We're guiding NC communities toward Green Roads
August 10, 2021
The Chapter's Green Roads State campaign is about advocating for more EV charging infrastructure in North Carolina, particularly at our numerous state parks and historic sites. Recently, we partnered with the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center to...
Legislative Update: Senators Raise Concerns About Energy Bill
August 6, 2021
After a week's break, the House began rolling out its changes to the Senate-proposed state budget and a Senate committee took up for discussion the House energy bill that the N.C. Sierra Club opposes.
Legislative Update: Lull allows time for education on energy bill
July 23, 2021
This was a slower week at the legislature for environmental bills. None of the bills that the Sierra Club is following were taken up. That gives us some time to educate senators about legislation that they will soon be voting on - including H 951 “...