Several Crises, Malfunctions at Duke Energy Led to Rolling Blackouts on Christmas Eve
This is what Duke Energy officials told state regulators Tuesday, 10 days after rolling blackouts left some 500,000 people without power in frigid temperatures.
Destruction of Moore County Substations Carry Steep Penalties, Especially If Linked to Domestic Terrorism
On Saturday evening, Moore County law enforcement responded to calls that the substations had been heavily damaged by multiple rounds of gunfire, and power had gone out through most of the area.
Will Clean Energy Make the Short List in Legislature’s Short Session?
Five energy-related bills are in the mix that could lower utility bills, expand access to rooftop solar, and promote electric vehicles.
Advocates Say Duke Energy’s North Carolina Climate Plan Relies Too Heavily on Fossil Fuels
The company floated four possible pathways for curbing emissions: All include small nuclear, over 3 gigawatts of new natural gas plants, and little indication that it is preparing for offshore wind growth.
Duke Energy Wants to Repair Discolored Streetlights. But What If Residents Want to Keep Them?
Those purple streetlights are the result of a “bad batch” of LEDs. But people like their otherworldly energy.
Greenville Greenlights Cryptomining Facilities, Energy Gluttons and Contributors to Climate Change
A tweak to the zoning ordinance was the final step to closing the deal.
GOP Sens. Newton, Sawyer, McInnis Lambast Gov. Cooper’s Clean Energy Order
The lawmakers sent a letter with questions regarding carbon emissions, affordability, and transportation and reiterating Republican lawmakers’ support of natural gas and nuclear energy over renewables as a way to reduce carbon emissions.
More Duke Energy Coverage
Op-Ed: North Carolina’s New Energy Law Explained
The onus is now on the state Utilities Commission to protect ratepayers and the environment
Revamped Energy Bill Alleviates Some Concerns, But Would Still Burden Duke Energy’s Low-Income Ratepayers
According to the N.C. Utilities Commission data, 456,752 customers of Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress were behind on their bills.
Skilled In Diplomacy, Elizabeth Biser Coasts to N.C. DEQ Secretary Confirmation
The full Senate is expected to take up and approve the nomination Thursday morning.
N.C. House Energy Bill Still Stirring Debate
Democrats say the bill, which could govern electricity generation for decades to come, was drafted in secrecy. Rep. John Szoka, the bill’s primary sponsor, said “I’m not buying that.”
Once On the Fast Track, Super-Secret Energy Bill Derailed Over Costs, Nukes, and Unproven Claims
Rep. John Szoka says House Bill 951 “is not perfect.” That, opponents say, is an understatement.
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