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

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

Governor Josh Stein vetoed three bills Wednesday afternoon, including an expansion of the state auditor’s powers and a controversial reduction in emissions standards sought by Duke Energy. In a ...

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.

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.

Gov. Roy Cooper wants Duke Energy to put more renewable energy resources like solar and wind into its plans to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

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 ...

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.

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 needs to find ways to cut its carbon dioxide emissions to meet the requirements of a 2021 state law. Pictured is the Duke Energy’s Shearon Harris nuclear power plant in New Hill ...

Gov. Roy Cooper wants Duke Energy to put more renewable energy resources like solar and wind into its plans to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.