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Duke Energy to power five military bases with clean energy

The contract, valued at $248 million, will provide an estimated 4.8-million-megawatt hours of electricity over a 15-year delivery period from two newly constructed off-site solar facilities in South Carolina.

Groups urge N.C. regulators to push Duke Energy on solar and wind, pump the brakes on new gas

A review of comments shows clear dissatisfaction with Duke Energy’s proposed Carbon Plan, which critics say put arbitrary limits on solar and assumes technology will emerge to run fossil fuel power plants without emissions.

Critics: Duke Energy’s new N.C. green tariff proposal still falls short

Though backed by some large customers, the revised program won’t add significant carbon-free electrons to the grid, advocates say.

Duke Energy plans 100% clean hydrogen end-to-end system in Florida

Duke Energy said it will soon break ground on the first demonstration end-to-end system in the U.S. to produce, store and combust 100% clean hydrogen.

Duke Energy begins operations on Amazon-partnered Kentucky rooftop solar installation

The project’s 5,600 solar panels are intended to generate 2MW of energy, powering up to 400 homes and businesses in the area.

Major utilities form Southeast hydrogen hub coalition

A newly-formed coalition of some of the largest utilities in the U.S. will pursue a “six-state hydrogen hub” in the Southeast and plans to apply for funding from an $8 billion U.S. Department of Energy program.

Duke Energy aims to double renewable energy capacity by 2030

The utility’s five-year capital plan totals $63 billion, 80% of which will support investments in grid modernization and zero or lower-carbon emitting generatio…

North Carolina proves climate action can be bipartisan

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday signed into law a bipartisan mandate that will require the state to reduce carbon emissions by 70% by 2030 and reach…

FERC’s deadlock means SEEM is here to stay—Why are renewables worried?

The 15 utilities behind the Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM) hailed the proposal as providing “cost, reliability and environmental benefits.” So, why is …

Report: SEEM alternatives would save $100 billion, cut more emissions

SEEM, which is under review by FERC, would produce the lowest cost savings and emission reductions of available options, according to a new report….

In North Carolina, falling costs of clean energy make strange bedfellows

Manufacturers, mills, and environmental interests oppose Duke-backed legislation because it hampers the role of regulators and costs ratepayers….

Duke Energy can cut emissions by 74% by 2030. Here’s how

If Duke Energy avoids natural gas capacity additions and adds renewable energy and energy storage under a proposed North Carolina law, the utility could reduce …

The latest on SEEM, FERC, and the impact on renewable energy

The coalition of Southern utilities petitioning to form a new market exchange has responded to a second deficiency letter from the Federal Energy Regulatory Com…

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Utility-led expansions, competitive prices, and favorable state policies are developing Florida into the Southeast’s leader for solar capacity, according to a n…

Duke vs. Duke: Electric and gas utilities at odds over efficiency rebates in N.C.

For nearly four years, Piedmont Natural Gas — one of Duke’s wholly owned subsidiaries — and the state’s other major gas distribution company have stymie…