Press Releases

State environmental commission agrees to schedule public hearings on power plan rule

DEQ opposes federal limits on new, coal-fired energy generation

DEQ submits rule to EMC for addressing carbon emissions, announces backup plan

The Department of Environmental Quality, or DEQ, will present to the Environmental Management Commission, or EMC, this week its primary plan in response to the federal power plan rule for controlling carbon dioxide emissions.

DEQ submits rule to EMC for addressing carbon emissions, announces backup plan

DEQ urges EPA to allow legal review of the Clean Power Plan

DEQ releases video on Regulatory Reform Act of 2015

State officials seek nominations for drinking water awards program

DEQ and Duke Energy reach an estimated $20 million settlement

Duke Energy agrees to pay fines and accelerate groundwater cleanup at four coal ash facilities RALEIGH – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, or DEQ, reached a settlement with Duke Energy today that holds Duke Energy accountable for groundwater contamination at all of its 14 co

Public hearing scheduled on proposed changes to air permit rules

People will have an opportunity to comment on a proposal to exempt small sources from air permitting requirements at a public hearing that state environmental officials have scheduled for early November in Raleigh.

DEQ and 22 states challenge federal power grab that will increase energy costs