Despite calling pro-Duke Energy regulators’ interpretation of the law ‘absurd’, appeals judges give Utilities Commission OK to accept Duke’s biased cost calculations A state appeals court panel today rejected claims that regulators violated state law when allowing Duke Energy to downgrade the economic benefits for owners of rooftop solar. The …
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NC nonprofit argues Duke opposes rooftop solar due to profitability, proposes alternative carbon plan — Port City Daily
By Peter Castagno A prominent clean energy nonprofit issued a new proposal to revise Duke Energy’s carbon plan to expand rooftop solar throughout the state, arguing the strategy would address climate change and result in lower costs for ratepayers. NC WARN is a Durham-based nonprofit focused on promoting the clean …
Sweeping New Approach for Electricity System in NC — NC WARN News Release
NC WARN to state leaders: Stop suppression of local solar; ALL customers can benefit by sharing solar costs just as we pay for dirty power – through the rate system With the global climate crisis at a point of desperation, power bills soaring and Duke Energy stifling renewables while aggressively …
More Proof that Duke Energy Leaders Hate Renewable Power — NC WARN News Release
New documents show Duke to keep strangling large-scale solar companies; highly touted solar build-out won’t even begin for years – and won’t last long Despite a years-long campaign to greenwash its corporate image by misleading the news media and decision-makers, Duke Energy remains a leading driver of the global climate …
Duke Energy on Defense at NC Court of Appeals over Regulators’ Agreement to Slash Solar Incentives — News Release from NC WARN & EWG
Leading solar company official says widespread damage already underway; outcome of case is pivotal for clean energy, climate efforts Lawyers for Duke Energy were on defense today before the North Carolina Court of Appeals* over the decision last year by state regulators, at the behest of the monopoly power company, …
BREAKING: Duke’s Destruction of Rooftop Solar — NC WARN News Release / N&O Article
The article below is tough news on a vitally important topic. Our challenge to Save NC Solar is now 3.5 years old and still roiling. NC WARN and allies have a very strong case at the Court of Appeals – we intend to reverse the regulators’ rotten, pro-Duke ruling. NC WARN is …
84 Solar Companies, Targeted Groups and Allies Call for Investigation of Duke Energy — NC WARN News Release
Governor, Attorney General being pressed over damage to the solar industry, and over grid projects that would hamper climate action and harm communities In an open letter sent today, 84 businesses and nonprofits called for NC Governor Roy Cooper and Attorney General Josh Stein to demand open clarification of Duke …
Solar advocates appeal North Carolina net metering cuts — PV Magazine
By Ryan Kennedy A coalition of solar advocates have filed with the North Carolina Court of Appeals, contending that state laws were violated when state utility regulators approved Duke Energy’s rate plan to make cuts to compensation for exporting rooftop solar generation. The approval of electric utility Duke Energy’s plan …
Pro-solar groups appeal NC’s new rules that cut rooftop solar credits — WFAE
By David Boraks Environmental groups are asking the North Carolina Court of Appeals to overturn Duke Energy’s new rates and rules for residential rooftop solar panels that took effect Oct. 1. The appeal was filed by the Environmental Working Group, NC WARN, 350 Triangle, 350 Charlotte, the Sunrise Movement and …
Clean Energy Advocates Challenge in Court NC’s Cuts to Rooftop Solar Incentives Pushed by Duke Energy –News Release from NC WARN & EWG
A coalition of clean energy advocates has filed an appeal with the North Carolina Court of Appeals, contending that the state’s electric utility regulators violated state law when they approved Duke Energy’s plan to gut financial incentives for residential solar customers. The coalition is petitioning the court to reverse changes the North …