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NC budget scales back data center tax break
The new state budget repeals a data center electricity tax exemption as scrutiny grows over energy use, ratepayer costs, and local impacts.
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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.
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NC House passes Ratepayer Protection Act
The NC House voted 69-44 to pass a bill aimed at making data centers cover energy costs while adding new utility and siting rules.
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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.
Opinion
Affordable energy fosters economic growth
NC isn’t the only state where some localities are trying to slow or halt the construction of data centers. But the Institute for Energy Research says, “There is no statistically significant correlation between the number of data centers in a state and its current electricity prices.”
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Pitt, Orange counties have least affordable energy prices
According to the John Locke Foundation's Energy Poverty Index, Orange and Pitt are the least affordable counties for energy prices in the state.
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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.
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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.
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Energy debate highlights cost, reliability divide
As energy demand surges and pressure on the grid grows, a debate is intensifying over how North Carolina can affordably keep the lights on. This week, Governor Josh Stein spoke at the State Energy Conference at North Carolina State University saying he is “committed to lowering energy costs for families, reducing North Carolina’s dependence on...
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Microsoft contractors power opening of Anson County solar project
A solar project powered by carbon-free Microsoft contractors completed in Anson County.
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Duke Energy seeks rate hike after early 2026 cold snap
Cold snap pushed Duke Energy to max capacity; now asking the North Carolina Utilities Commission to approve $800M in cost recovery.
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Coastal rules battle between two NC agencies heads to Appeals Court
North Carolina’s second-highest court will hear arguments Thursday in a dispute over 30 government rules targeting coastal North Carolina.
