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ICYMI: Trump’s Visit to Charlotte Highlights What’s at Stake in November: 12,000 Clean Energy Jobs and Hundreds of Environmental Protections
Charlotte, NC — Yesterday, former president Trump visited North Carolina, which stands to lose over 12,000 clean energy jobs and $19 billion in investment if Trump wins the presidency in November. These clean energy jobs and investment funds were created by the Biden-Harris administration’s clean energy plan, which congressional Republicans have already voted to repeal more than […]
July 25, 2024
ICYMI: NC Lt. Gov Mark Robinson’s RNC Speech Ignores The Real Cause of High Gas Prices: Big Oil
Raleigh, NC – On Monday night, North Carolina’s Lt. Governor and gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson spoke during the kickoff of the Republican National Convention. In his speech, Robinson failed to point out the true source of high gas prices: Big Oil executives making big profits. The same Big Oil executives who Trump is in the pocket of, basically […]
July 17, 2024
Biden’s Visit to North Carolina Highlights What’s at Stake in November: over 12,000 Clean Energy Jobs and Hundreds of Environmental Protections
Raleigh, N.C. — Today, President Biden visits North Carolina, which stands to lose 12,000 clean energy jobs and $19 Billion in investment if Trump wins the presidency in November. Despite the fact that President Biden’s clean energy plan has created more than 310,000 clean energy jobs across the country, congressional Republicans have already voted to repeal the clean […]
June 28, 2024
Summer Extreme Weather is Intensifying Due to Climate Change and Climate Deniers
This week North Carolina is slated to be on the receiving end of punishing high temperatures into the 90s. Communities across the country are feeling the effects of extreme heat, droughts, wildfires, tornadoes, and hurricanes. According to NOAA, as of May 2024, there have been eleven billion dollar weather events in the United States so far in […]
June 20, 2024
During Wilmington Campaign Stop, President Biden Announces $3 Billion to Replace Lead Pipes Around the Country
Wilmington, NC — While on the campaign trail in North Carolina yesterday, President Biden announced $3 billion in funding from his clean energy plan to replace lead pipes around the country. President Biden is aiming to replace all lead pipes in the United States in the next decade, a major step towards improving the health of communities across […]
May 3, 2024
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic Investments in Climate Every Day of Earth Week
Raleigh, NC — To commemorate Earth Day, the Biden-Harris administration announced a slew of investments and programs aimed at boosting the clean energy economy and protecting our health and environment from the harmful effects of climate change. These accomplishments are directly benefiting the people of North Carolina, as outlined below. “President Biden is the most accomplished climate […]
April 30, 2024
ICYMI: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7 Billion in Solar Power Funding for 900,000 Low-Income Households
Raleigh, NC — On Earth Day, the Biden-Harris administration announced 60 grantees that will receive $7 billion in grant awards through the Solar for All grant competition. These awardees will provide solar energy to 900,000 low-income households in all 50 states while generating an estimated 200,000 jobs as part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction […]
April 23, 2024
In North Carolina, Earth Day Is Jobs Day
This Earth Day, we’re celebrating the more than 9,800 jobs and $18 billion in funding that President Biden’s clean energy plan has brought to North Carolina in the past year and a half. Investing in clean energy is a win for North Carolina’s economy, environment, and residents. Clean energy like wind and solar is giving North Carolinians more good-paying jobs, more […]
April 22, 2024
Ahead of Tax Day: Clean Energy Tax Credits in North Carolina
Thanks to President Biden’s clean energy plan, North Carolinians have the opportunity to save money by leveraging historic tax credits and rebates. The President’s plan is the most significant investment in climate and clean energy in this history of our country. It makes it cheaper for Americans to replace fossil-fuel burning cars and appliances with cleaner versions. […]
April 12, 2024
Vice President Harris Joins EPA Administrator to Announce Recipients of $20 Billion in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds
Raleigh, NC — Today, Vice President Kamala Harris joined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan to announce $20 billion in funding for grant recipients through the National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) and the Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA). Both grant programs were created through a $27 billion investment as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s clean energy plan. […]
April 4, 2024