Solar can be a big investment. Our goal is to highlight companies that are best equipped to meet most Charlotteans’ energy needs. We spoke with over 200 Freedom Solar customers nationwide. Over a ...

Residential solar installers have been busy since July putting panels on roofs before federal tax credits expire at the end ...

CHARLOTTE — Mecklenburg County businesses and residents now have the option to recycle their old or damaged solar panels. The county is setting up a drop-off site at the Compost Central recycling ...

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte couple says they’re out of tens of thousands of dollars after buying solar panels that no longer work. Martha and Jay Lee reached out to WCNC Charlotte after, they said, ...

The city of Charlotte hopes eventually to get power from two solar farms to help meet its climate goals. As the start of construction nears for the city of Charlotte's first solar farm in Iredell ...

Chris and Tara Goulet run Birdsong Brewing in Charlotte, where sustainability is baked into their business plan. They are standing adjacent to the roof of their brewery and tap room on North Davidson ...

"Bicycles are a greener way to travel, less cost prohibitive to acquire and operate, and can be easily repaired with recycled parts," said Eric Supil, executive director of Trips for Kids Charlotte.