Press Releases

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 coal ash facilities and requires accelerated cleanup of groundwater contamination at four sites.

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.The state Environmental Management Commission has scheduled the hearing for 6 p.m. Nov. 4 in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building, 512 North Salisbury St., Raleigh. People will have opportunities to speak at the hearing and can submit written comments until Nov. 30.

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

Public hearing scheduled on proposed changes to air permit rules

State water quality certification issued to Alcoa Power Generating Inc.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coastal reserve sites to hold local advisory committee meetings

DEQ issues approvals to accelerate coal ash cleanup

State officials extend comment period for water transfer environmental document

Precautionary swimming advisory lifted for sound-side beaches in Craven, Pamlico and Beaufort Counties

Lower gas prices coming to the Charlotte area

Motorists in the Charlotte area should benefit from lower gasoline prices next summer due to a change in gasoline standards that state environmental officials gained approval for this year.