On May 16^th, Duke Energy submitted a proposed Carbon Plan for public comment in compliance with NC HB 951 requiring the NC Utilities Commission (NCUC) to develop a Carbon Plan by the end of 2022. The Commission is directed to achieve a reduction of 70% from 2005 levels by the year 2030 and carbon neutrality by the year 2050.

Duke’s Plan doesn’t do enough to cut carbon emissions per HB 951 while lacking transparency and allowing for increased costs against ratepayers. Adding insult to injury, it does nothing to combat fracking and pipelines or animal waste digester and biogas activities, which directly impact drinking water resources in addition to climate and air quality. These practices disparately impact rural, low-income, and BIPOC communities.

Learn more about Duke Energy’s Dirty Energy Plan, Hearing Dates, & What YOU Can Do

Any person or entity may submit written statements to inform the Commission of their positions on the Carbon Plan. Statements should be mailed to the address below, and reference Docket No. E 100, Sub 179.

Persons may also electronically submit a position statement to the Commission about the Carbon Plan via the Commission’s website

To send your comments via mail:
4325 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4300

More information about the upcoming hearings and how to give comment can be found on this Utilities Commission resource page.