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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 prefers meeting North Carolina carbon target by 2035. But regulators have final say

Duke Energy Corp. offered Tuesday updated proposals on how it would meet mandated greenhouse gas emissions reductions in North Carolina through increasing solar and wind power generation

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 generation.

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 carbon neutrality by 2050.

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…

S&P: Why Florida will become the Southeast’s solar leader

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…

Des Moines looks for leverage to push MidAmerican on carbon-free power

The city is exploring several strategies to cut emissions, but will depend on its investor-owned utility to achieve much of its ambitious new clean energy goal….

Oil giants joining electric utilities in pushing federal leaders to strengthen GHG emission rules

In a renewed sign that energy companies are progressing beyond whipsawing U.S. government policy on environmental issues, three major oil companies are pushing …