Can Solar Energy Save the Family Farm?
By Jen McGivney When Chris Barnhill decided to put solar panels on his Bladen County farm, his uncle tried to convince him otherwise. Four generations of their family have farmed blueberries here, and his uncle believed it was risky to pivot. But the solar panels, Barnhill insisted, wouldn’t disrupt the family business; the 500 acres…
Rising Energy Bills Aren’t Inevitable. North Carolina Can Reverse the Trend with Proven Strategies.
North Carolina can curb rising electricity costs by expanding grid competition, modernizing transmission infrastructure, and embracing clean-energy innovation while countering misinformation, improving reliability, and protecting consumers from escalating energy prices.
A Diverse Energy Grid Can Power a Booming State While Boosting Local Economies
By investing in a diverse energy grid—one that supplements traditional resources like oil and gas with renewables like solar, wind, and battery—North Carolina can improve power reliability, save money, and generate tax revenue.