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Critics Support Duke Energy’s New Gas and Solar Plans

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  • Support grows for Duke Energy's gas and solar plans.

  • Critics worry about environmental and economic impacts.

  • Incremental progress noted in solar energy investments.

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Duke Energy’s proposal to build new natural gas plants alongside accelerating solar energy investments is gaining traction in North Carolina. Initially faced with significant opposition, the company’s plan has seen key endorsements, suggesting a shift in stakeholder perspectives. These developments suggest a complicated balance between fossil fuel use and clean energy advancements as the state’s energy landscape evolves.

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Stakeholders Change StanceEnvironmental Concerns Persist

In previous discussions, Duke Energy faced substantial resistance when it proposed one of the largest fossil fuel investments in the country. Criticism revolved around the environmental impact and the long-term financial viability of the new gas plants. Recent shifts in opinion signal a nuanced approach to addressing future energy demands, integrating both gas and renewable energy sources to meet market needs while attempting to mitigate environmental concerns.

Stakeholders Change Stance

This summer, the Public Staff and Walmart endorsed a settlement with Duke Energy, which includes building 9 gigawatts of new natural gas plants. Duke claims these plants can be converted to run on hydrogen in the future. Additionally, the Carolinas Clean Energy Business Association, representing solar and wind developers, also joined the settlement, indicating broader acceptance.

The settlement led to relatively smooth hearings that concluded in under two weeks, increasing the likelihood of regulatory approval for Duke’s plans by year’s end. The proposed compromise also emphasizes solar energy and battery storage, indicating a balanced approach in the energy transition.

Environmental Concerns Persist

Despite the growing support, clean energy advocates continue to express concerns. They argue that the new gas plants will release methane, negating the benefits of reduced carbon emissions. Critics also worry about the economic implications, suggesting that the investments might become obsolete before their useful life ends, resulting in financial burdens for ratepayers.

Duke Energy’s predictions of future energy demand, driven by new data centers, are partially based on confidential business agreements, making them difficult to challenge. Unlike previous carbon reduction plans, no independent models were produced to show alternative ways to meet demand without new gas plants. This lack of independent analysis has complicated the debate, leaving some stakeholders reliant on Duke’s projections.

Duke Energy’s expanded solar plans have seen mixed reactions. Clean energy proponents are still concerned about annual constraints on solar development but acknowledge increased limits from 1,000 megawatts per year in 2022 to over 1,300 megawatts. The settlement proposes an additional 240 megawatts of solar, which is seen as incremental progress in the right direction.

As the energy debate continues, clean energy advocates remain focused on reducing gas dependence and achieving steeper emissions cuts sooner. The proposed new gas plants are viewed as costly and potentially short-lived investments. Nonetheless, the settlement includes provisions to revisit and potentially upgrade existing 5-megawatt solar projects, suggesting room for further clean energy advancements.

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