News
Duke settlement lowers rate hike, NC households still face 9.5% increase
Stein and Jackson say Duke’s proposed settlement still asks too much of families as the utility adjusts to North Carolina’s carbon plan.
News
7 counties top NC ‘energy poverty’ list
A new report from the John Locke Foundation, ranks counties for energy poverty, based on the 6.5% limit for enery spending.
News
Proposal would shift energy costs to large users, promote self-generation
NC lawmakers advance bill shifting energy costs to large users while encouraging self-generation and protecting households from rising utility expenses.
News
State grants back new Brazilian energy plant in Eden
Hiring is expected to be completed in May for a Brazilian energy company bringing manufacturing to Rockingham County.
News
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...
Opinion
Capacity: the real problem with NC’s power grid
Going into Christmas 2022, there were a series of rolling blackouts in North Carolina. Frustration for the rolling blackouts resulted in social media posts and media reporting to assign blame and call for government oversight. What is missing is a practical discussion on how and why the blackouts occurred. Fixing the problem starts with understanding...
Opinion
Power grid cost deserves attention
Duke Energy’s $13 billion plan to modernize the power grid would raise average residential bill by 25 percent, or roughly $26 a month per household.
Opinion
Matthew’s aftermath reminds us of electricity’s importance
Days without power have reminded us just how much we really on this basic human need.
Opinion
When Real Stakeholders Are Allowed to Speak
Captive ratepayers given no choice over who provides them electricity and at how much cost tend to favor least-cost, reliable electricity.
Opinion
No. 643: Fiction, Fact and Freezing in the Ice Storm
The ice storm that paralyzed hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians in December set off much discussion about its impact and meaning. As with anything, some of this discussion has been useful, but other of it widely missed the mark. Let me take this opportunity to set the record straight, as I see it, on the real story of the ice storm and its aftermath.
