Carbon Plan Rally & Public Hearing
2026-03-18 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E 4th Street #267, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Every two years, Duke Energy customers have the opportunity to speak directly to the North Carolina Utilities Commission about Duke Energy’s Carbon Plan and how it affects our lives, our families, and our communities. This rally and hearing are a call to action. We are urging Commissioners to require Duke Energy to invest in clean, renewable, and affordable energy—not expand dirty fossil fuels.
Fossil fuels force ratepayers to pay twice: once through rising utility bills and again through impacts on our health. They pollute our air and water, accelerate climate change, and strain our communities economically and environmentally.
We will gather peacefully, respectfully, and with conviction. Together, our voices can demonstrate that a cleaner, safer, and more just energy future is not only possible—it is necessary.
Carbon Plan Rally & Public Hearing
Demand Clean, Affordable Energy for North Carolina
March 18, 2026
Schedule:
Rally: 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM (outside the courthouse)
Public Hearing: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Courtroom 5350)
Location:
Mecklenburg County Courthouse
832 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Parking:
232 S Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Parking should be no more than $11 for the day, followed by a short two-block walk to the rally location around the back of the courthouse in the square.
To help our organization track attendance, coordinate our efforts, and ensure we have a strong presence at hearings across the state, please fill out this quick form if you plan to attend a hearing in a city near you.

Duke Energy Rate Hike Hearings - March 31 - June 3
2026-03-30 - 2026-06-03 | NC
The NCUC is holding a series of public hearings across the state now through June 3, 2026 to hear directly from community members.
You don’t need to be an expert to testify; your personal experience as a ratepayer is the most powerful evidence we have.
Find the hearing nearest you (or attend a virtual hearing) to tell the Commission how this rate hike would impact you, your family, and your community >>

Earth Day Environmental Justice Webinar
2026-04-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
Join us for an Earth Day Environmental Justice Webinar
Date & Time
Apr 22, 2026 06:30 PM (EST)
Our Moderator & Panelists:
Moderator: Mozine Lowe, Executive Director, The Center for Energy Education
Panelists:
Attorney Sherri White-Williamson, Co-founder of Environmental Justice Community Action Network (EJCAN)
Attorney Will Hendrick, Environmental Justice Director, NC Conservation Network
Crystal Cavalier-Keck, Founder, 7 Directions of Service
Attorney Gary Redding, Halifax County Commissioner, and Plaintiffs’ Attorney for Tillery Hog Waste lawsuit
Webinar Sponsors:
Lake Gaston Area (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
CleanAIRE NC
Enfield-Roanoke Rapids Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Register >> https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CvUKRjFESBmAPivegILIeg#/registration

Climate Trivia Night
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Sugar Creek Brewing, 215 Southside Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28217
Are you fired up about climate change? Are you looking for a place to connect with other climate-minded people? Most importantly, do you like trivia and prizes?! Join Charlotte Mecklenburg Climate Leaders (CMCL) for an evening of eco trivia, camaraderie, and a lively raffle. Raffle tickets are $5 each and the first 20 people to register will receive a FREE raffle ticket! See you there!

Parking is limited. Attendees are encouraged to take the Blue Line light rail to the Scaleybark station and walk to the brewery or take buses 12 or 16 to nearby stops on South Tryon and South Boulevard.

Event name: Climate Trivia Night
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Sugar Creek Brewing (215 Southside Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217)

RSVP >>

Climate Reality Local Training Event
2026-05-16 12:30 - 15:30 | CleanAIRE NC Charlotte Office, 933 Louise Ave, Charlotte, NC, 28204
Join our partners, Climate Reality Project, in Charlotte on May 16 for a fast-paced, half-day leadership training. Connect with fellow advocates and get a crash course on the science, the solutions, and the practical skills to confidently push for high-impact climate action in your state.
​NOTE: This local training event will feature Mr. Gore’s presentation via a recorded video. Mr. Gore will not be present onsite at the event.
You’ll get the latest on climate science and solutions straight from former Vice President Al Gore, explore issues and opportunities for progress close to home, and start taking action.
REGISTER HERE >>
​By completing a local training, you’ll also complete the first step to joining the Climate Reality Leadership Corps, with opportunities to complete your training online and at your own pace.

For the Struggle's 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration!
2026-06-20 14:00 - 18:00 | West Charlotte High School, 2219 Senior Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28216, United States
Celebrate freedom, culture & community at FTS’s 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Charlotte’s Historic West End on June 20, 2026! ✨

Join For the Struggle for the 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Charlotte’s Historic Black Corridor! ✨🖤❤️💚
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 20, 2026, as we come together to celebrate Black unity, freedom, culture, and community in the heart of Charlotte’s Historic West End!
This year’s celebration will honor the history of Black Americans and include:
• FREE live entertainment
• Exciting giveaways
• A fun-filled Kids Corner
• A dedicated Senior Citizens Area
• Community, culture, music, food, and more!
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we commemorate this powerful moment in history and celebrate the strength, resilience, and excellence of our community.
Don’t miss one of Charlotte’s most impactful cultural celebrations of the year — we’ll see you there!
