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NC Senate passes bill to undo Duke Energy climate goal, change rules for raising rates
Duke Energy would be allowed to charge North Carolina customers for power plants that haven’t yet been built, as well as to avoid fast-approaching climate change goals, under the terms of a new bill that passed the state Senate on Thursday.
New bill would eliminate Duke Energy's 2030 carbon reduction goals
Duke Energy would shed its goal of a 70% carbon reduction by 2030 under a new bill filed in the North Carolina General Assembly by powerful state Senate leader Phil Berger. Why it matters: The proposal would roll back a portion of a major 2021 bill,
Bill altering NC climate goals in the name of lowering energy costs passes senate vote
Senate Bill 261, known as the Energy Security and Affordability Act, passed its second and third readings in the Senate Thursday and will head to the House for further discussion.
A New Bill Would Allow Duke Energy to Retreat From North Carolina’s Ambitious Climate Goals
State Sen. Paul Newton introduced Senate Bill 261 on Tuesday with the gusto of a car salesman: “I’m here to offer you an opportunity to save North Carolina billions of dollars,” the Cabarrus County Republican said as he convened a meeting of the Senate Agriculture,
Bill to remove Duke Energy climate goals in NC advances
The state Senate has advanced a bill that would repeal clean energy goals required to be met by Duke Energy.
NC Senate debates bill to undo climate regulations on Duke Energy
In 2021, state lawmakers required Duke Energy to hit carbon-reduction goals by 2030 to fight climate change, in exchange for more freedom to raise rates. Now the legislature wants to undo those climate rules.
NC Senate passes bill to remove 2030 carbon reduction deadline for Duke Energy
The development comes after the bill was introduced on Monday, led by Republican senators Phil Berger, Paul Newton, and Lisa Barnes.
Building a different Duke
Retiring CEO Lynn Good has guided a remake of the utility giant to meet the Carolinas' growing appetite for power.
Data centers are coming to NC. Can Duke power them while keeping your lights on?
Duke’s plans call for the utility to ramp up gas and solar generation throughout the 2030s. How could it limit data centers’ ...
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New nukes for Triad: Duke Energy prepares for reactor at Belews Creek
The Triad is on track to be home to North Carolina’s first new nuclear power plant in nearly four decades. Duke Energy plans ...
10,000-plus Duke customers without power after high winds sweep through Western NC
High winds overnight left more than 10,000 people without power March 5 across Western North Carolina, but Duke Energy crews ...
Duke Energy says it needs to ramp up new energy to serve data centers. Is it right?
Duke says it will need to power at least 1.5 gigawatts of new data centers in the Carolinas by 2033. How is it reaching that ...
Duke Energy: Reliable Income And Steady Growth
Duke Energy offers stability and reliable dividends, making it an attractive choice for income investors in a volatile market ...
North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament? Not after another wasted opportunity
North Carolina had a prime chance to strengthen its case for March Madness. Instead the Tar Heels crumbled again and should miss the NCAA Tournament.
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NC Senate’s New Energy Bill Provides Needed Reform To Protect Ratepayers
Maya Reagan, Carolina Journal By Andre Beliveau In 2021, the General Assembly passed HB 951, a bipartisan energy bill ...