Green Energy
Our communities deserve clean, sustainable, homegrown energy. We believe North Carolina can lead the South into a 21st-century energy economy that’s built to last.
MountainTrue is dedicated to helping North Carolina communities transition to renewable energy. We work with local community members, policymakers and utilities to bring our region sustainable solutions for our ever-growing energy needs.
Become a Member of the Recycling Team in Henderson County
This task force promotes city, county, and regional recycling programs (including curb-side pick-up) and advocates to improve Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle programs. The Recycling Team educates the public and policymakers about best practices by speaking at county commission meetings, writing letters to the editor, holding public forums, contacting schools and businesses, and organizing eco-tours. For more information or to become a committee member, email Katie Breckheimer at breckheimerkatie@gmail.com.
Energy and Sustainability News
BREAKING: Federal government investigates coal ash spill
From the Charlotte Observer: 'Grand jury investigates coal ash spill' By Bruce Henderson bhenderson@charlotteobserver.com Posted: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 A federal grand jury has subpoenaed the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources for records on Duke...
N.C. agency seeks to delay enforcement against Duke Energy over coal ash pollution
Press Release from the Southern Environmental Law Center For Immediate Release: Feb. 10, 2014 Contact: Kathleen Sullivan, 919-945-7106 or ksullivan@selcnc.org CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—The Southern Environmental Law Center commented on the late-evening request of the North...
Media Release: Waterkeepers’ samples show disturbing levels of metals and other contaminants in Dan River
For Immediate Release: February 6, 2014 Contacts: Blair FitzGibbon, FitzGibbon Media, (202) 503-6141 Donna Lisenby, Waterkeeper Alliance, dlisenby@waterkeeper.org, (828) 297-3777 Pete Harrison, Waterkeeper Alliance, pharrison@waterkeeper.org, (828) 582-0422 Photos of...
McCrory directs Duke to bring coal ash spill under control
From http://governor.nc.gov/: Governor travels with his environmental agency staff to spill site in Eden Raleigh, NC - North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory traveled to the site of the coal ash spill in Eden Thursday to direct Duke Energy to take all needed measures...