The electric grid is expected to be strained during the scorching summer months ahead. However, this year will mark the first time solar energy will account for more than half of total US electricity generation capacity.
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21 states join Biden administration in bid to modernize nation’s aging grid
Twenty-one states have joined the Biden administration’s “Federal-State Modern Grid Deployment Initiative” to modernize the aging electric grid with new technologies and federal assistance, aiming for a carbon-free power sector by 2035.
Group takes steps to protect NC farm workers from heat stress
In North Carolina, farmworkers face extreme heat with minimal legal protections, prompting the Farm Labor Organizing Committee to strengthen existing rules to enhance safety measures for over 9,000 workers. The updated guidelines empower workers to take necessary breaks and stay hydrated, particularly when temperatures rise, reflecting a critical step toward self-managed health and safety amidst inadequate enforcement of labor laws.
Person County residents suing commissioners over rezoning for Dominion LNG plant
Residents of Person County are suing their county commissioners, alleging that a rezoning decision to permit a large liquified natural gas facility was made arbitrarily and could significantly harm the local environment and their quality of life. The lawsuit claims the facility, which would sit on approximately 485 acres near Timberlake, would increase pollution, destroy rural character, and pose risks to water resources and endangered species.
NC Farmers Count On Congress for Support to Fight Climate Change
North Carolina farmers are monitoring a bill that’s been revived in Congress, aimed at improving farm sustainability and reducing the agriculture industry’s contributions to climate change.
North Carolina to Receive $109M For Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
According to the US Department of Transportation, North Carolina will receive a total of $109,024,196 over the next 5 years for the development and expansion of electric vehicle infrastructure.
The Inflation Reduction Act’s Impact on Climate Change
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was recently passed by Congress and is now expected to be signed by President Joe Biden. The bill, a key part of the President’s agenda, allots the largest federal clean energy investment in U.S. history.