Zachary Turner
Climate ReporterZachary Turner is a climate reporter and author of the WFAE Climate News newsletter. He freelanced for radio and digital print, reporting on environmental issues in North Carolina.
He has a bachelor's in French and a master's in journalism from UNC-Chapel Hill.
Contact him at zturner@wfae.org or (704) 926-9309.
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Study finds that fuel-cost sharing could save North Carolina utility customers money in the long runNorth Carolina utilities pass 100% of their fuel costs on to customers. But the industry has changed in recent decades, and utilities now exert more control over when and how they buy fuel — or whether they need it at all. -
North Carolina has attracted significant private investment in clean energy in recent years — from battery and solar manufacturing to energy‑efficiency contractor work and grid upgrades. -
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has released an updated inventory of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions, detailing trends in the pollutants most responsible for climate change. -
Silfab Solar leaked 300 gallons of potassium hydroxide solution earlier this week, with the spill reaching in and around the plant’s onsite retention pond. Early Thursday morning, the company reported a second incident — this time involving hydrofluoric acid. -
A chemical spill Tuesday at a controversial solar panel manufacturing plant in Fort Mill has renewed concerns about the facility’s location next to an elementary school. -
A solar panel manufacturer in Fort Mill, South Carolina, spilled hundreds of gallons of industrial solution on Tuesday, prompting an emergency response. -
Many homeowners saw unusually high electric bills after back‑to‑back winter storms in January — largely because of increased energy consumption. A new program launched over the weekend aims to help Triad residents bring those costs down. -
Duke Energy has requested permission from state regulators for steep rate hikes beginning in 2027. It’s also seeking one of the highest returns on its Carolina operations among regulated utilities. -
Duke Energy is moving forward with plans to merge its two Carolina utilities, and a coalition of environmental, business and consumer advocates has reached a settlement intended to deliver immediate benefits to customers. -
Last month’s winter storms pushed the energy grid to its limit. Now it’s pushing utility customers to the brink of disconnection.
