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Duke Energy proposes 15% rate hike, Stein, Jackson object
Stein objects, and Jackson files a motion to intervene in Duke Energy's proposed 15% rate hike.
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Energy bill would repeal 70% carbon reduction goal, saving $15 billion
The bill will remove the 2030 interim clean energy targets,reduce consumer electricity cost by a total of $15 billion.
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Duke Energy collaborations to power pursuit of advanced nuclear technologies
Duke Energy, the North Carolina-based utility giant headquartered in Charlotte, announced multiple collaborations this month aimed at accelerating advanced nuclear technology deployment. The company is teaming up with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in pursuit of a US Department of Energy (DOE) grant to accelerate the exploration of new nuclear technologies; and, according to a...
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Duke Energy pleads with customers to moderate thermostats as winter storm could strain power grid
Just like the Old Farmer’s Almanac forecasted, the East Coast is bracing for a snowy winter storm in late January, maybe especially in eastern North Carolina, bringing excitement to kids and warnings from emergency officials and utility companies. The brunt of the winter weather is expected to impact North Carolina starting Tuesday evening and into...
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NC Lawmakers probe ‘Carbon Plan’ implementation
n a new analysis, experts ‘graded the grid’ and found wind and solar to be the worst energy generation options.
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Duke Energy to build natural gas power plant as green energy methods fall short
Duke Energy has revealed plans to build a new natural gas power plant in Catawba County beginning in 2026, sticking to a reliable fossil fuel source as power demand grows and green energy options fall short.
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Q&A: Duke Energy unveils new energy proposals
This week, Duke Energy released its new plan to meet carbon reduction requirements outlined in H.B. 951. Carolina Journal had the opportunity to catch up with Bill Norton, who works for Duke, about the details of their plan and the company's perspective on energy policy over the next few decades.
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Rate hike of nearly 17% proposed for Duke Energy Carolina customers
Duke Energy Carolinas wants to increase residential rates for its customers between 16.2 and 16.6% by Sept. 1 and an additional 0.4% by Jan. 1.
