Duke Energy Rate Increases Take Effect
Duke Energy customers are about to see an increase in their monthly bills, with new rates taking effect Tuesday.
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Duke Energy, NC Officials Announce Coal Ash Expense Deal
Duke Energy, North Carolina officials and a conservation group announced Monday an agreement on how the utility pays to get rid of coal ash stored in the state.
Stokes County Residents Push For Changes To Belews Ash Basin Closure Plan
Dozens of community members packed into Walnut Cove Elementary in Stokes County Tuesday night to hear more about closure plans for Duke Energy's Belews Creek coal ash basin.
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Duke Energy Agrees To Remove Coal Ash In North Carolina
The state of North Carolina says it has secured an
Duke Energy Loses Second Appeal On Coal Ash Excavation Order
An administrative judge has upheld an order requiring Duke Energy to remove coal ash from sites around North Carolina. This is the second time the company has lost an appeal in the case.
Scientists Develop New Tool To Help Identify Coal Ash In Soil, Water
Researchers at Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill have developed a new technique to track the footprint of coal ash in the environment.
NC Professor To Testify During EPA's Public Hearing On Coal Ash Rules
The Environmental Protection Agency is holding a public
As Duke Energy Updates Belews Plant, Concerns Over Coal Ash Remain
It's been five months since state regulators ordered Duke Energy to excavate coal ash at six remaining sites across North Carolina. Duke is taking steps to modernize the plant, but for those who live nearby, the action isn't enough.