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As NC grows, we can secure our energy future by investing smartly and safely | Opinion
As a former member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, I can say these policies balance modernization and innovation with ...
Carolina Beach neighbors could pay more with utility rate hike in budget proposal
The town is hosting a public meeting on the budget proposal, which includes increases to utility bills in town.
Bill claiming to lower energy costs by reducing some NC climate goals moves through House
A bill to eliminate some of North Carolina’s emission goals and change the way utilities pass on the cost of power plant ...
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Utility-scale solar projects in North Carolina could see 500% property tax increase
A bill that would raise taxes on utility-scale solar facilities in North Carolina by 500% is moving through the Statehouse. House Bill 729, known as the Farmland Protection Act, passed the ...
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North Carolina lawmakers rush to nix climate target for utilities
Legislation sponsored by a former Duke Energy executive would eliminate a 2030 emissions goal. A bill speeding through North Carolina’s Legislature would drop a short-term climate target for the ...
What the EPA's partial rollback of 'forever chemical' drinking water rules means for NC
The EPA plans to re-evaluate limits for certain PFAS, including GenX, and lengthen the deadline for utilities to meet safe ...
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North Carolina treasurer, governor spar over utility panel nomination
North Carolina Treasurer Brad Briner is arguing he has the right to make an appointment to the state's utilities commission. North Carolina Treasurer Brad Briner is fighting Gov. Josh Stein over ...