Tampa, Florida — On August 20, Duke Energy alerted Florida environmental regulators of a chemical spill at the utility’s Anclote Power Plant. According to reports, approximately 3,200 gallons of sodium bisulfite — a potentially strong irritant to skin and tissue — spilled onto the soil and asphalt surrounding the plant … [continued]
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Duke Energy released its latest long-range energy plan, which proposes two additional gas plants and extends costly coal plant operations based on speculative data center developments, according to its own documents released last Friday. This alarming development underscores the need for the South Carolina Public Service Commission to … [continued]
Washington, D.C. — According to reporting, more utility and technology companies will sign onto a nonbinding pledge to keep electricity costs down and protect ratepayers from skyrocketing bills driven by data centers’ energy demands. Despite what is written in the pledge, there has been minimal tangible progress made to address the impact … [continued]
RALEIGH, N.C. — Duke Energy accepted $129 million in taxpayer money to buyout an offshore wind lease, making it the latest company to accept such an offer from Trump’s Department of the Interior. Northeast states and California have filed lawsuits in recent weeks against the federal government for similar agreements. These are the latest … [continued]
Withholding clean energy resources could increase energy bills during increased demand. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The Southern Environmental Law Center filed a motion for preliminary injunction today in Wake County Superior Court and challenged the N.C. Utilities Commission’s order halting North Carolina’s 2026 solar and storage procurement process as unconstitutional. At a time of escalating … [continued]
Sierra Club urges “NO” votes for directors Craver and Davis. Charlotte, NC — The Sierra Club is urging climate-conscious investors to vote against Duke Energy directors at May’s shareholders meeting due to the utility’s failure to follow through on stated climate goals. Specifically, Sierra Club is urging votes against Chair of the … [continued]
Charlotte, NC — On Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM, dozens of concerned residents are expected to join advocates in the courtyard of Mecklenburg County Courthouse for a rally in response to Duke Energy’s request to increase residential customers’ bills in North Carolina by about 18%. The rally, organized by the … [continued]
Millions of cubic yards of dangerous coal waste imperil North Carolina water. RALEIGH, North Carolina — More than 133 million cubic yards of coal ash at North Carolina coal-fired power plants, with 40.2 million cubic yards at the Duke Energy’s Roxboro plant alone, could more seriously impact local waterways after the … [continued]
Following North Carolina Approval, Stage Set for Final Merger COLUMBIA, S.C. — A settlement agreement was reached by groups, including the Sierra Club, with Duke Energy on its proposed merger of its subsidiaries in South Carolina. A Sierra Club priority included in the settlement agreement is the commitment from Duke … [continued]
The leading US utility Duke Energy Florida credits solar power with the bulk of a $1 billion savings for ratepayers expected by March of this year, while experimenting with green hydrogen for the long term (green hydrogen facility artist rendering courtesy of Duke Energy).
Duke Energy Florida credits solar power with the bulk of a $1 billion savings for ratepayers expected by March of this year, while experimenting with green hydrogen for the long term.
