Belews Creek Coal Ash Landfill Construction Set For This Year
State environmental regulators recently approved a major step in the coal ash cleanup process at the Belews Creek Steam Station in Stokes County.
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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.
'Fiasco Waiting To Happen': Millions At Risk Of Losing Power Over Unpaid Bills
Unpaid electric bills ballooned during the pandemic to more than $27 billion, and many now face the risk of having their power shut off.
Texas Energy Co-Op Files For Bankruptcy After Storm, High Bill
Brazos Electric Power Cooperative cites a massive bill from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas as the reason for the bankruptcy filing.
After Days Of Mass Outages, Some Texas Residents Now Face Huge Electricity Bills
Texas allows companies to sell electricity at wholesale prices. When the price of electricity skyrocketed last week, that meant exorbitant bills for many residents who had been trying to save money.
Duke Energy Sees Big End Of Year Profits
Duke Energy is the largest electric power holding company in the U.S., providing electricity to nearly 8-million retail customers, and natural gas to roughly 1.5 million more.
California Reservation's Solar Microgrid Provides Power During Utility Shutoffs
California utility PG&E continues planned power outages to prevent its equipment from sparking wildfires. One Native tribe's solar-powered microgrid is proving to be a lifeline for rural communities.
NC Plant Turns Poultry Waste Into Electricity
Duke Energy and other utilities are investing in more home-grown energy sources. This new addition will come from poultry waste.
The Powerlessness Of Nigeria's Tech Startups
The big problem for these booming businesses isn't staff shortages, government regulations or software glitches. It's all about the electrical grid.
Are Blackouts The Future For California?
Residents are wondering whether widespread power outages are the future and whether they're the only way to prevent wildfires. New technology may help prevent them if utilities are willing to invest.