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Duke Energy is seeking North Carolina's approval to raise rates, with a 7-hour hearing held to evaluate the request. State officials are determining whether the company's proposal is reasonable.

The Trump administration is blocking new offshore wind permits and offering buyouts to developers, prompting states to urge companies to remain invested in the industry. Federal deals, including a $129 million agreement with Duke Energy, aim to cancel projects, while states argue these actions are illegal and threaten climate goals.

Nearly 3,000 households in southeast Charlotte lost power Tuesday night after strong storms caused outages in the Oakhurst and Cotswold areas. Duke Energy reported the outages around 7:30 p.m., attributing them to objects coming into contact with power lines.

Volunteers from Duke Energy, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, and Mecklenburg County Parks and Rec planted milkweed at McDowell Nature Preserve to support monarch butterflies. The initiative aims to establish wildlife corridors near power transmission lines, which provide unique habitats for pollinators due to limited tree cover and abundant sunlight.

The Trump administration is blocking new offshore wind permits and offering buyouts to developers, causing uncertainty in the industry. States like New York and North Carolina are advocating for continued investment in offshore wind despite federal opposition, with some developers reconsidering projects due to regulatory challenges.

The Trump administration is blocking new offshore wind permits and offering buyouts to developers, prompting states like New York to urge companies to remain invested in the industry. Federal deals with Duke Energy and others have totaled over $2.5 billion to cancel projects, while seven states have sued, claiming these actions are illegal.

Over 4,000 residents in Rowan County are without power after severe storms caused widespread damage, including downed trees and power lines in Salisbury and surrounding areas. Duke Energy reported nearly 4,500 outages following the Monday evening storm.

The Trump administration has slowed U.S. offshore wind growth by halting permits and offering lease buyouts, prompting lawsuits from seven states and California. East Coast states like New York and Maryland continue to prioritize offshore wind for climate goals, while federal actions have caused project delays and uncertainty. Courts have allowed some projects to proceed, but many remain stalled as states shift to short-term strategies like battery storage and nuclear power.

President Trump's administration is blocking new offshore wind permits and offering buyouts to developers, prompting states to urge companies to remain invested in the industry. Federal actions, including a $129 million deal with Duke Energy to abandon a North Carolina project, have led to concerns about the future of offshore wind development, with states like New York emphasizing its importance for climate goals.

The Trump administration is blocking new offshore wind permits and offering buyouts to developers, causing uncertainty in the industry. States like New York are urging companies to maintain investments for future clean energy goals despite federal opposition.

Hundreds of people in Mint Hill were left without power after a car crashed into a power pole early Monday morning at Highway 51 and Truelight Church Road. The incident affected 343 households, with one person treated for minor injuries and the road partially closed until 6:30 a.m.

The Trump administration is blocking offshore wind permits and offering buyouts to developers, causing uncertainty in the industry. State leaders, including New York's Andrew Gounardes, argue that federal actions threaten long-term investments in offshore wind, despite states' aggressive clean energy targets.

Duke Energy in North Carolina faces pressure from clean energy and consumer advocates to implement special rules and pricing for data centers, aligning with a national trend. The utility company argues such measures are unnecessary, claiming data centers will not overwhelm the grid.

The York County Sheriff’s Office is warning against jumping off the Concord Road bridge over Lake Wylie, near the Catawba Nuclear Station, due to low water levels and hazards like rocks and debris. The area is owned by Duke Energy, and trespassing charges may be filed against those caught there.

The extreme heat in Charlotte is straining the power grid and emergency responders. Duke Energy has introduced a voluntary Power Manager program to reduce energy demand, while MEDIC is handling a surge in heat-related emergency calls.

The Ohio Supreme Court upheld a utility commission decision allowing a fee to bailout coal plants, despite challenges claiming it led to $115 million in overcharges. The fee originated from Ohio House Bill 6, later repealed in 2025, and was tied to a bribery scandal. The court ruled the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio's (PUCO) cost determinations were justified.

Gaston County purchased a 562-acre tract along Lake Wylie from Duke Energy to preserve it as a future public park. The land, protected through conservation easements, will include trails, public lake access, and environmental benefits like wildlife habitat and stormwater filtration. The acquisition involved collaboration between Gaston County, Catawba Lands Conservancy, The Conservation Fund, and the N.C. Land and Water Fund.

Duke Energy's self-healing technology is described as 'like GPS in your car,' with company officials stating it may help avoid outages altogether.

Duke Energy has withdrawn its North Carolina offshore wind farm project as part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Interior. The project, known as the Carolina Long Bay offshore wind lease, was acquired in 2022 for $155 million and was in the early stages of development.

Gaston County purchased 562 acres near Lake Wylie to create a public park with hiking and mountain biking trails, public lake access, and a connection to the Carolina Thread Trail. The land, previously owned by Duke Energy, will protect flood plains, wetlands, and wildlife habitats, including nesting grounds for osprey and bald eagles.

York County is installing weather monitoring systems in its parks to provide real-time data on storms, heat, and humidity. The initiative, partially funded by a $20,000 Duke Energy grant, aims to help visitors avoid heat-related illnesses and dangerous weather. Doctors warn that heat exhaustion and heat stroke can develop quickly, especially for children and older adults.

Duke Energy is preparing for a major heat wave in the Charlotte region, urging customers to set thermostats to 78 degrees during peak hours to manage increased energy demand. Current water restrictions are limiting hydroelectric generation, though the region primarily relies on a nearby nuclear plant for electricity.

Showers and thunderstorms, including potential severe storms with damaging winds and hail, are affecting the Carolinas through July 27, 2026. Severe weather warnings were issued for specific counties in North Carolina, with safety advisories from Duke Energy and the National Weather Service.

A downed power line partially blocked North Sharon Amity Road in east Charlotte on Friday morning near Kimmerly Glen Lane and Shamrock Drive. Police closed the left lane, and Duke Energy reported no related outages. The cause and repair timeline remain unclear.

Residents in Hildebran signed a petition opposing a new data center. Digi Power X purchased land in Cline Industrial Park near a Duke Energy substation and stated it is building infrastructure to meet global AI-compute demand. The town passed noise-level ordinances and a public discussion is scheduled on Eyewitness News.

Environmental groups are challenging North Carolina’s decision to pause Duke Energy’s utility-scale solar and battery projects until a long-term plan is approved. The state commission argues this prevents overcommitment to potential surplus energy, while environmental groups claim the delay risks missing tax incentives and increasing customer costs due to growing electricity demand.

Duke Energy is reducing its proposed rate increase from 18% to 11.6% following pushback from North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson. The revised proposal still requires approval from the North Carolina Utilities Commission, with a hearing scheduled for July 7 and a final decision expected in the fall. If approved, the new rates would take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.

Over 7,000 Duke Energy customers in the Charlotte area lost power due to storms, with nearly 4,000 in Mecklenburg County, primarily in Matthews and the Elizabeth neighborhood as of 9:20 p.m. Thursday.

Commissioner Donald van der Vaart was excluded from decision-making on Duke Energy's long-term power plan due to missing all hearings. The Utilities Commission ruled he must sit out after groups argued his absence disqualifies him from participating.

Data centers are expanding in North Carolina, leading to rising Duke Energy electric rates, which has sparked public anger and community moratoriums on data center construction. Residents are attending public hearings to protest utility bills and oppose new data center developments.

Emergency crews are conducting a large-scale water rescue operation at Lake James in Burke County, west of the Duke Energy water intake at Linville Dam. Multiple callers have reported the incident.

Emergency crews are conducting a large-scale water rescue at Lake James after a person entered the water near the Duke Energy water intake at Linville Dam and has not been seen since. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area while rescue teams search, with Duke Energy shutting down the dam's water intake to assist.

The Trump administration awarded Duke Energy a $28.4 million grant to upgrade a coal plant in North Carolina, part of a broader $525 million effort to support coal power. Critics argue the funding prioritizes fossil fuels over renewable energy, while the Department of Energy cites national security and energy infrastructure goals.

The Trump Administration is providing $28.4 million in federal grants to Duke Energy for upgrades to two coal-fired power units in Person County, North Carolina, matched by $44 million in ratepayer funds. The area already includes new natural gas plants, a pipeline, and a proposed Microsoft data center.

North Carolina’s top utility regulator halted Duke Energy’s solar farm investments for 2026, prompting clean energy businesses and advocates to challenge the order. The industry faces additional challenges from tariffs and a federal government perceived as hostile to solar energy.

Stocks are nearing fresh highs as earnings reports continue to roll in, with companies like Duke Energy beating expectations. Apple is considering increasing US chip production, while GameStop's bid for eBay faces skepticism. The Milken Conference in Beverly Hills features discussions on AI, power demand, and private equity.

Duke Energy's proactive grid upgrades are criticized by electric co-ops in a federal energy commission complaint. The issue involves a planning scheme with potential implications for the solar industry and electric grid in North Carolina and nationwide.