As North Carolina lawmakers prepare to override Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of a controversial energy bill, constituents are ...

"Championing working families." Governor vetoes controversial bill that could have driven up energy costs: 'This bill fails ...

A controversial bill to unravel North Carolina’s climate law would cost the state more than 50,000 jobs annually and cause ...

The bill also would have allowed Duke Energy to bill customers for the construction cost of plants that haven’t yet been built.

State regulators in Raleigh began testimony on Duke Energy’s request to build its plant on the same site as another one.

A broad energy bill is headed to Gov. Josh Stein's desk after the N.C. Senate agreed Thursday to concur with changes the House made previously. Senate Bill 266, which the House rebranded as "The ...

The bill, dubbed the "Energy Security and Affordability Act," would eliminate the 2030 deadline for Duke to reduce carbon emissions 70% from 2005 levels. The utility giant would still have to meet ...

Lawmakers approved SB 266, letting Duke Energy charge customers before building plants. If signed, bill eliminates 2030 emissions targets while keeping carbon neutrality by 2050.

The bill also makes law rules that allow Duke Energy to securitize 100% of the value of coal plants that are being retired, a step designed to help lower what ratepayers spend on retired power plants.

Lawmakers approved SB 266, letting Duke Energy charge customers before building plants. If signed, bill eliminates 2030 emissions targets while keeping carbon neutrality by 2050.