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The proposed settlement set to be filed Monday with the North Carolina Utilities Commission would slash customers’ costs for closing coal-ash ponds by about $1.1 billion through 2030 ...

It also seeks compensation for affected residents. Duke Energy said the sale of the ash complied with state regulations, acknowledging that some regulations have changed. The company said they don ...