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Duke Energy’s Carolina unit got an F for relying on gas and delaying clean energy, sparking a rate hike debate.
Environmental group the Sierra Club has given Duke Energy’s Carolina operations an F in its 2025 “Dirty Truth” report, citing heavy reliance on natural gas and slow progress on solar and wind.
The utility plans to add 3,620 megawatts of gas capacity by 2035, ranking it second among U.S. utilities, while failing to meet its 2030 coal plant retirement deadline.
Fuel costs, driven by natural gas volatility, have contributed to two-thirds of recent bill increases for customers.
The report warns that without viable clean tech like hydrogen or carbon capture, Duke cannot meet North Carolina’s 2050 climate goals.
Meanwhile, Duke Energy Carolinas faces a proposed 8% rate hike, with public hearings underway to discuss the impact on consumers.
La unidad de Carolina de Duke Energy obtuvo una F por depender del gas y retrasar la energía limpia, provocando un debate sobre el aumento de las tarifas.