Topics Related to Environment

Governor Cooper Joins EPA Administrator Michael Regan and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to Unveil First Electric School Bus in North Carolina, Highlight North Carolina’s Transition to Clean Transportation

Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to unveil the first electric school bus in North Carolina and highlight the state’s transition to a clean energy economy.

North Carolina Communities Awarded $164 Million for Water and Sewer Improvement Projects

Governor Roy Cooper announced today $164 million in loans and grants to help pay for 76 drinking water and wastewater projects statewide. 

Governor Cooper Highlights North Carolina’s Transition to Clean Transportation, Tours First-of-its-Kind Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Charlotte

Today, Governor Roy Cooper toured PoleVolt, a new electric vehicle charging station in Charlotte created by a partnership between the City of Charlotte, Duke Energy, Centralina Regional Council and UNC Charlotte.

Governor Cooper Tours GoRaleigh Electric Bus Operations, Highlights North Carolina’s Transition to Clean Transportation

Governor Roy Cooper visited the GoRaleigh Operations Facility today to tour electric and compressed natural gas bus operations.

Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order Detailing Next Steps on Path to a Clean Energy and Equitable Economy for All North Carolinians

Governor Roy Cooper today issued Executive Order No. 246 affirming North Carolina’s commitment to a clean energy economy and directing next steps in the state’s plan to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and create economic opportunities for North Carolinians across the state, especially in underserved communities.

Governor Cooper Statement on President Biden Clean Cars and Trucks Standards Announcement

Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement today on President Biden's clean cars and trucks standards announcement: