Senate, Duke Energy and carbon reduction goals

NC Senate passes bill to undo Duke Energy climate goal, change rules for raising rates
Critics say it could do the exact opposite, potentially leaving North Carolinians paying billions of dollars for power plants that never actually get built. But those critics were out-voted Thursday.
New bill would eliminate Duke Energy's 2030 carbon reduction goals
Duke Energy would shed its goal of a 70% carbon reduction by 2030 under a new bill filed in the North Carolina General Assembly by powerful state Senate leader Phil Berger. Why it matters: The proposal would roll back a portion of a major 2021 bill,
Bill altering NC climate goals in the name of lowering energy costs passes senate vote
Senate Bill 261, known as the Energy Security and Affordability Act, passed its second and third readings in the Senate Thursday and will head to the House for further discussion.
A New Bill Would Allow Duke Energy to Retreat From North Carolina’s Ambitious Climate Goals
State Sen. Paul Newton introduced Senate Bill 261 on Tuesday with the gusto of a car salesman: “I’m here to offer you an opportunity to save North Carolina billions of dollars,” the Cabarrus County Republican said as he convened a meeting of the Senate Agriculture,
NC lawmakers gave Duke Energy new climate goals 4 years ago. Now they want to undo them
Senate Bill 261 is sponsored by top-ranking Republican Senate leaders -- including a former Duke Energy executive -- and is being fast-tracked at the GOP-controlled legislature. Its first committee hearing is scheduled for Tuesday morning.
Bill to remove Duke Energy climate goals in NC advances
The state Senate has advanced a bill that would repeal clean energy goals required to be met by Duke Energy.
NC Senate passes bill to remove 2030 carbon reduction deadline for Duke Energy
The development comes after the bill was introduced on Monday, led by Republican senators Phil Berger, Paul Newton, and Lisa Barnes.
NC Senate debates bill to undo climate regulations on Duke Energy
In 2021, state lawmakers required Duke Energy to hit carbon-reduction goals by 2030 to fight climate change, in exchange for more freedom to raise rates. Now the legislature wants to undo those climate rules.
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NC Senators introduce bill to partially repeal Duke Energy’s emissions requirements
Monday, Republican senators introduced a bill entitled “Energy Security and Affordability Act,” SB 261, which would repeal state requirements for Duke Energy to meet carbon reduction by 2030 ...
Rate increases to start for TECO and Duke customers in Florida
TECO and Duke Electric said customers will see an increase of about $20 per month on their bill starting this month.
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Bill Belichick, Lawrence Taylor hype up UNC vs. Duke: Tar Heels legend predicts Carolina hoops will 'kick some a**'
North Carolina basketball is hosting Duke to close out the regular season on Saturday as is tradition, with the Blue Devils ...