Michael Walden, a retired economics professor at N.C. State University, said the merger "should increase efficiencies, ...

The North Carolina General Assembly voted to override Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of SB 266, which allows Duke Energy to change the way it finances new construction.

Duke Energy has reported $985 million in profits in its Q2 2025 financial report, driven by rate increases and development ...

The decision is another blow to the industry that has been facing serious economic and political headwinds in Washington and ...

A controversial energy bill is now law in North Carolina after state lawmakers voted this week to override Gov. Josh Stein’s veto. The Power Bill Reduction Act eliminates the state’s 70% ...

— The North Carolina General Assembly overrode Gov. Josh Stein's veto this week, enacting Senate Bill 266 that eliminates Duke Energy's requirement to reduce carbon emissions by 70% by 2030.

Duke Energy would be allowed to avoid a fast-approaching climate change goal and charge North Carolina customers now for future power plants under the terms of a bill on the way to Gov. Josh Stein.

Among its provisions, the bill would release Duke Energy from a goal set by law in 2021 to achieve a 70% drop in the amount of carbon dioxide released by power plants in North Carolina from 2005 ...

The North Carolina General Assembly voted to override Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of SB 266, which allows Duke Energy to change the way it finances new construction.

The North Carolina General Assembly voted to override Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of SB 266, which allows Duke Energy to change the way it finances new construction.

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.