"Championing working families." Governor vetoes controversial bill that could have driven up energy costs: 'This bill fails ...

The bill also would have allowed Duke Energy to bill customers for the construction cost of plants that haven't yet been built.

A bill that would have impacted utility costs and the state’s climate goals has been vetoed by Governor Josh Stein. READ MORE ...

N.C. Governor Josh Stein has vetoed a bill designed to let Duke Energy delay cuts in carbon emissions from its power plants in the state.

CHARLOTTE — Duke Energy will not meet North Carolina carbon emissions goals by 2030, according to a recent filing. READ MORE: Duke Energy’s Bad Creek hydro plant just got 25% bigger.

Lawmakers approved SB 266, letting Duke Energy charge customers before building plants. If signed, bill eliminates 2030 emissions targets while keeping carbon neutrality by 2050. Critics warn ...

That said, Duke Energy is bound by a bipartisan 2021 state law to reduce its GHG emissions by 70% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels. By 2050, the utility must reach full carbon neutrality.

North Carolina legislators finalized a bill Thursday that would eliminate an interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate set in a landmark 2021 law, while still directing regulators to aim to cancel ...

Scope 1 emissions account for 30% of Duke’s campus emissions. Since 2007, Duke has reduced its campus energy use by 42% despite growing its physical footprint by 3 million square feet.

Duke Energy agreed in 2021 to cut its carbon emissions by 70 percent by 2030. However, now they say they can't meet that plan.

@NCCapitol Emissions bill headed to governor, it would allow Duke Energy to avoid 2030 climate change deadline Supporters say Senate Bill 266 will keep power bills from becoming even more expensive.

Growing the Campus and Shrinking Emissions at the Same Time Campus emissions from energy use fell by 42% while campus grew significantly Significant investments in making new buildings sustainable and ...