John Downey
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Utility and energy industry reporter for the Charlotte Business Journal. I follow major NC.utilities, the solar industry and other renewables in the Carolinas
ÜT: 36.082647,-80.300093
Joined May 2009
Good news for everyone who has missed The People' Market since it closed on the cusp of the Covid pandemic in 2020. Jennifer Thomas details the reboot plans and pictures by Melissa Key give a sneak peak of the recreated space.
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The People’s Market is queuing up its return to the Queen City. The urban market will be at 1609 Elizabeth Ave.
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At Dentsply Sirona's Shareholders' Meeting was today neither board nor shareholders said a SINGLE WORD about an internal investigation of SEC reporting irregularities. Just in case, though, they did vote to require all future lawsuits go to federal court. https://t.co/lTT9Fi08ce
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Neither Dentsply Sirona's board nor its shareholders had anything to say about the company's continuing internal investigation of potential securities fraud at its annual meeting today. But there was...
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T@CBJnewsroom asked readers to name their favorite restaurants and Amy Shapiro @CBJbbookoflists has tabulated and published the reults. How do your favorites stack up?
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What are your favorite restaurants in the Charlotte area? Let us know where you like to dine out for business purposes and special occasions by completing CBJ's restaurant survey.
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Sources: Developer circling prime site near uptown Charlotte for project https://t.co/wzkadcWIls
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Chicago-based Riverside Investment & Development has filed a pre-submittal development document for a site in Charlotte. Multiple sources told CBJ that the company is planning a development there.
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🚨Big news in SC this week: South Carolina regulators reject Duke Energy's long-term plant construction plans https://t.co/h2dCowR80v via @CBJnewsroom @CCE_SC
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The S.C. Public Service Commission rejected Duke Energy Corp.’s long-range plant construction plans Thursday. In doing so, it demanded modified plans that make a single and clear recommendation, more...
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Whoa, big loss for Charlotte CRE coverage. @CBJFahey is a total pro and was a scoop machine — best of luck on the new venture!
Today is my last day at the Charlotte Business Journal. Covering growth, development and land use here over the past five-plus years has never been dull. I’ll miss covering this city tremendously but I’m excited for what’s next.
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Today is my last day at the Charlotte Business Journal. Covering growth, development and land use here over the past five-plus years has never been dull. I’ll miss covering this city tremendously but I’m excited for what’s next.
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@CarolinasCEBA One note, @CarolinasCEBA did weigh in with a general comment for this excellent @CBJenergy piece, which *looks* like it's not behind a paywall https://t.co/ujaLkXo72u
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House Bill 951, aimed at modernizing energy regulation, is also notable for what is not in it. There are no provisions for a proposed study of structured, less regulated markets — such as regional...
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A federal court ruling clears the way for the $273M Catawba Indian casino project in Kings Mountain. @CBJHuguley has details and can tell you what it means.
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U.S. District Judge James Boasberg released his opinion Friday supporting the U.S. Department of the Interior's decision to place the casino site into a trust for the Catawba Indian Nation.
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NC regulators have approved the last of the @DukeEnergy rate cases involving the major coal-ash settlement in which Duke has agreed to pay almost $1B in coal-ash cleanup costs over time.
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North Carolina regulators have approved what is likely about a 5.5% rate hike for Duke Energy Progress, cutting the request for a 12.3%, $445.3 million increase to something around $300 million.
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Want a look inside Bank of America Stadiums $50M upgrade for Major League Soccer? @CBJSpanberg takes you there. https://t.co/cqI9XlavNV
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An ongoing $50 million renovation for Charlotte FC includes LED video boards and a new club area scheduled to open next year. On Thursday, the MLS team released renderings of what the changes will...
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@DukeEnergey wants to put its coal history behind it. But controversy and criticism continue. How does Duke get past coal?
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While the handling of coal ash is largely a settled issue in North Carolina, a court battle continues in South Carolina over the costs — and Duke Energy's long-range plans for generating plants are...
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Charlotte's Robinson Bradshaw law firm, which opened a Raleigh office last fall, is growing again, adding eight lawyers here and in the Research Triangle.
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Charlotte-based Robinson Bradshaw has added eight attorneys, bringing its head count to 156 lawyers across the firm's four locations in the Carolinas.
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How do new new tenant announcements at Huntersville's Birkdale Village fit into repositioning plans? @CBJThomas has an exclusive look at what's going on and even the skinny on Pottery Barn rumors.
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The mixed-use center will gain two tenants this fall as its new owner works to reposition the property.
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Charlotte's EpiCentre is almost $616,000 behind in payments on its $85M debt. @CBJFehey gives you a detailed look at the uncertain future of the flailing Uptown development.
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The $85 million loan secured by the EpiCentre at 210 E. Trade St. was sent to special servicing last month because of "imminent monetary default," according to loan-servicer notes for the trust that...
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