Former critics start to coalesce around Duke Energy's plans for more gas, solar in N.C.
“Three power plants that will be really expensive to build and then operate for only a few years is just a ridiculous proposal”
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Can a long-planned Duke Energy gas plant in North Carolina be defeated?
A proposed 1,360 megawatt combined-cycle gas plant in North Carolina's Person County faces mounting opposition from clean energy advocates and community members, despite Duke Energy's long-term planning and local political support. New Biden administration rules requiring…
Critics: Duke Energy’s new N.C. green tariff proposal still falls short
Duke Energy has proposed a revised green tariff option in North Carolina aimed at accelerating carbon-free energy additions to the grid, but clean energy advocates including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy argue the program still…
Long burdened by a coal plant, South Memphis residents say no to coal ash in their backyard
South Memphis residents oppose TVA's plan to transport 3.5 million cubic yards of coal ash from the Allen Fossil Plant through their predominantly Black neighborhood to the South Shelby Landfill over 8-10 years. Documents reveal TVA…
N.C. governor’s climate order marks a turning point on transportation
“We may wind up needing more charging infrastructure in the areas that don't have any right now, like in the rural communities. Because people drive greater distances in those communities.”
For second round of Volkswagen spending, N.C. looks to shift gears
“It is exciting to see DEQ prioritizing transportation electrification in underserved and under-resourced communities”
In North Carolina, clean energy groups reach truce on Duke Energy grid plan
Clean energy nonprofits including the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy have reached settlement agreements with Duke Energy over its grid modernization plan in North Carolina. In exchange for dropping opposition to half the plan, Duke agreed…
North Carolina lawmakers dispute over VW funds is finally settled — for now
“It's money that's earmarked to flow into the North Carolina economy and support jobs. In the present moment, that is more necessary than ever.”
In North Carolina, Volkswagen funds still depend on GOP legislature
“The General assembly should pass another mini-budget bill to allocate and release the Volkswagen settlement money, as they've been doing with other priorities. Applicants deserve to have their projects funded. EV drivers need the chargers, and EV businesses need the revenue.”
The N.C. Utilities Commission is almost fully filled with Cooper appointees. What will that mean in 2020?
“There seems to be an appetite among the current commissioners for more information and for changing the way of doing things”