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NC Solar Delay Could Raise Bills | Charlotte News
North Carolina’s clean energy future may be on hold as regulators delay Duke Energy’s 2026 solar plans, sparking concern among advocates that the pause could drive up power costs and slow progress on meeting rising energy demands. The Utilities Commission halted new solar deals to await approval of Duke’s long-term Integrated Resource Plan — a decades-spanning roadmap for the state’s energy needs — but critics argue the delay is too costly and undermines transparency. Months have passed with no decision, and the window for securing this critical renewable power is rapidly closing. Listen in…
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