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NC Real Estate Commission to Disclose Flood History to Buyers

March 14, 2024 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

The North Carolina Real Estate Commission finalized the rule to require sellers to provide potential home buyers with information about flood history and risk before they buy a home, and it will go into effect July 1, 2024.

General Assembly Overrides Governor Cooper’s Veto on House Bill 488

August 17, 2023 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

The North Carolina General Assembly overrode Governor Cooper’s veto of HB 488. The bill freezes the state’s residential building codes, as well as energy, plumbing, and mechanical codes, until 2031.

Report: Extreme Heat Costs North Carolina Workers and Employers

July 6, 2023 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

The "Excessive Heat in North Carolina" report found a link between extreme heat exposure in four major industries and avoidable costs to employers, including increased worker compensation for missed wages.

NRDC Launches Ads to Support Climate Standards

June 1, 2023 Press ReleaseWashington, D.C., Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan

These proposed EPA standards target the two largest sources of carbon emissions—and build on the historic investments passed by Congress last year that will support clean energy and cleaner vehicles.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission to Disclose Flood History to Buyers

February 15, 2023 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

Home buyers can expect more transparency on flood risks and potential costs.

NRDC Statement on PJM Outages During Winter Storm Elliott

January 11, 2023 Press ReleaseTennessee, North Carolina

NEW YORK - Members of PJM met today to review operational challenges during Winter Storm Elliott from December 23-25, which resulted in rolling outages in Tennessee and North Carolina.

North Carolina Real Estate Commission Petitioned to Disclose Flood History

December 1, 2022 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

CHAPEL HILL, NC —The Southern Environmental Law Center today petitioned the North Carolina Real Estate Commission to require sellers to disclose to potential buyers information about past flood damages on behalf of NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), North Carolina Justice Center…

NC Moves to Adopt Zero-Emission Truck Regulation

October 25, 2022 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

RALEIGH, NC – Today, Governor Cooper signed an executive order for North Carolina to initiate an Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) rule, a policy that will help to achieve widespread electrification of vehicles ranging from delivery vans to tractor trailers. A…

Community & Advocacy Groups Support GenX Health Advisory by Moving to Intervene In Chemours Case Against EPA

August 12, 2022 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

WILMINGTON, NC – A coalition of community, public health, and environmental justice groups and Southeastern North Carolina residents has moved to intervene in a legal challenge by chemical manufacturer Chemours to the drinking water health advisory recently issued by the…

Report: North Carolina Previously Flooded Homes Pose Costly Risk to Home Buyers

August 2, 2022 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

RALEIGH, NC — A new report provides insight into the hidden costs associated with purchasing a single-family home with a flood history in North Carolina – a state where past flood damages are not adequately disclosed to home buyers. The…

NRDC Report: Electric Vehicles Could Save North Carolinians $92 Billion, Avoid 679 Hospital Visits

April 6, 2022 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

RALEIGH, NC — North Carolina can avoid 679 hospital visits and save $92 billion by transitioning to zero-emission electric vehicles and trucks, according to a new report. North Carolina Transportation Electrification Roadmap illustrates North Carolina’s pathway to develop light-, medium-…

NC Energy and Equity Executive Order [NRDC Reaction]

January 7, 2022 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

RALEIGH, NC – Governor Roy Cooper released his climate and equity executive order today, laying out how the State of North Carolina will address some of the most pressing energy and environment issues facing the state.

Gas Industry Backed HB 220 Takes Rights Away from NC Communities

November 29, 2021 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

Today the North Carolina General Assembly has passed HB220, which, if signed by Governor Cooper, will take away the rights of counties and cities to pass performance standards that cut carbon emissions from new buildings by using electrification.

North Carolina Gov. Cooper Secures a Big Advance on Climate from Republican-Led Legislature

October 13, 2021 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

RALEIGH, NC -- Today Governor Cooper signed HB951, a bill that was previously a give-away to Duke Energy and the fracked gas industry, but has since undergone intense revisions that will provide a pathway to address climate change. The bill…

Governor Cooper Must Sign Revised Energy Bill

October 7, 2021 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

RALEIGH, NC -- The North Carolina General Assembly has passed HB951, a bill that was previously a give-away to Duke Energy and the fracked gas industry, but has since undergone intense revisions. If signed, the bill would codify parts of…

NRDC Reacts to Secret Duke Energy Bill in North Carolina

June 17, 2021 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

RALEIGH, NC -- A bill drafted by Duke Energy behind closed doors with legislators was unveiled on Tuesday. The bill would mandate the construction of new natural gas plants, locking North Carolina into dirty energy generation for decades. The bill…

NC DEQ Nominee’s Record Should be Focus

June 2, 2021 Press ReleaseNorth Carolina

RALEIGH, NC -- The nomination of Dionne Delli-Gatti to lead the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) was rejected by a state Senate committee today. Governor Roy Cooper appointed Delli-Gatti as head of the DEQ in February 2021 after Michael…