Press Mention WFAE August 4, 2026
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One man halted Duke Energy's solar energy procurement. Clean energy groups say this action was unlawful
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North Carolina Utilities Commission Chairman William Brawley unilaterally halted Duke Energy's solar procurement in April without notice or public hearing, according to clean energy groups including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. During oral arguments, advocates argued this action violated the law and could cause Duke to miss its 2031 solar energy goals of 3,460 megawatts. The commission must approve a new Carbon Plan before Duke can resume solar bidding.