Duke Energy

State regulators accepted Duke Energy’s plan to reduce carbon pollution and meet growing energy demand. But a controversial decision to approve Duke’s request to delay compliance with a key carbon pollution target has drawn criticism from environmental groups.

State regulators heard recommendations from environmental, consumer and business advocates about Duke Energy’s latest plan to meet state energy needs and lower emissions.

North Carolina’s utility consumer advocate, the Public Staff, largely confirmed Duke Energy's own forecast, but told state regulators on Monday that Duke should meet more aggressive carbon reduction goals through renewables, such as solar and battery infrastructure.

State regulators hosted two hearings this week for a proposed natural gas power plant to eventually replace the Marshall Steam Station at Lake Norman. The plant drew support from some residents, but others would like to pump the brakes on new fracked gas infrastructure.

An initiative tasked with improving habitat for fish and wildlife along the Catawba-Wateree River and its lakes is accepting applications for projects.

Duke Energy's carbon plan is meant to provide a roadmap to achieving 70% emissions reductions in the state by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050. But the latest plan pushes for a five-year extension on the 2030 deadline.

The generators are part of Duke Energy’s plan to meet state energy needs and emission goals.

The utility's Customer Assistance Program will give eligible families a $42 monthly credit for a year. It will also refer customers to energy efficiency programs to reduce energy usage and monthly costs.

A year ago, during a Christmas Eve cold snap, a half-million electricity customers across the Carolinas had their power cut off for hours in a series of rolling blackouts. Could that happen again?

Rates are going up in January for Duke Energy customers in central and western North Carolina. State regulators on Friday approved a three-year, 14.6% increase, slightly less than the 15.7% Duke had asked for.