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February 13, 2026

How Data Centers Are Quietly Reshaping North Carolina

February 11, 2026

Chatham County approves 12-month moratorium on data centers, crypto mining

December 30, 2025

Duke Energy submits early site permit application for potential new nuclear development in North Carolina

November 20, 2025

NC State is home to the Southeast’s 1st agrivoltaics training site

November 14, 2025

First Solar plans new South Carolina panel manufacturing facility

November 13, 2025

Headwater Energy Secures Construction Financing for 112.5 MW Gum Swamp Solar Project in North Carolina

November 7, 2025

Local activists want more resident involvement in solar project negotiations

November 5, 2025

BridgePeak Energy Capital Facilitates $144 Million Construction Loan to Finance 112.5MWdc Headwater Energy Solar Project

November 3, 2025

EnergyRe bags US$370 million for South Carolina PV projects

October 8, 2025

Dominion Energy seeks new solar and storage projects in Virginia and North Carolina

August 25, 2025

Meta invests in SC solar as utilities expect more clean energy-conscious firms to finance projects

July 18, 2025

Despite federal cuts, SC solar project moves forward. Here’s where

June 19, 2025

North Carolina lawmakers finalize bill that would scrap 2030 carbon reduction goal

June 16, 2025

Utility-scale Solar Energy Development Continues to Significantly Increase Property Tax Revenue for NC Counties, Report Shows

May 8, 2025

South Carolina energy bill expands solar + storage opportunities but supports new gas plant

April 30, 2025

Utility-scale solar projects in North Carolina could see 500% property tax increase

April 17, 2025

Ikea parent gets approval for rural SC solar farm, but not everyone is happy about it

March 6, 2025

Greene County commissioners approve two-year pause on new special use permit applications for solar farms

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