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
Duke to reinvest $129M after canceling NC offshore wind lease
The Trump administration and Duke Energy reached a deal ending the Carolina Long Bay offshore wind project and redirecting $129 million to new energy generation.
News
NextEra-Dominion merger raises questions for NC ratepayers
A $66.8 billion NextEra-Dominion merger would affect nearly 130,000 eastern NC electric customers.
News
Bill proposes data center regulations, ratepayer safeguards
House lawmakers propose new data center rules aimed at protecting ratepayers, water supplies, and grid reliability from rising energy costs.
News
NC Senate bill would limit Rocky Mount use of utility revenue
Raleigh lawmakers target Rocky Mount’s electric fund transfers amid audit fallout and concerns over utility rates and city financial management.
Opinion
Utilities commissioner warns against ‘throwing good money after bad’
Commissioner Donald van der Vaart compares Duke Energy's solar energy planning to buying seven substandard cars and hoping one always works.
News
NC senators seek federal official’s help assessing solar projects
Two North Carolina state senators are asking a top federal Energy Department official for help as the state assesses costs and benefits of new solar energy projects.
News
Duke Energy gives tips to manage high holiday electric bills
Holiday cheer doesn't have to mean high electric bills.
News
Stein creates energy task force with focus on lower rates, renewable energy
On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Stein announced the creation of the North Carolina Energy Policy
News
NC legislature axes 2030 carbon goal, sending major energy reforms to governor
The NC legislature gave final approval to the Power Reduction Act on Thursday, a bill that would eliminate the state’s statutory goal to cut carbon emissions by 70% by 2030.
News
NC House votes to repeal 2030 carbon mandate promising $15B in savings
The North Carolina House passed The Power Reduction Act Tuesday, a bill that would eliminate the state's statutory mandate to cut carbon emissions by 70% by 2030. Supporters say the policy change is needed to meet skyrocketing demands for power.
News
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.
