On Thursday July 27 the NC Energy Commission will hear citizens (and probably lawyers) in Asheville at 7:00 at the Buncombe County Court House. Duke Energy provides electricity to all of North Carolina...and beyond. There are also around 6 rural cooperative electric providers.
Before the hearing, some citizens in Progress North Carolina will hold a rally at 5:30 outside the doors.
Duke Energy's Carbon Plan
Our proposed Carolinas Carbon Plan is an important step toward 70% carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions reduction by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050, while providing multiple options that balance affordability and reliability for our customers. (That's 70% of the 2005 Carbon emissions.)
The Carolinas Carbon Plan at a Glance HERE
- A stakeholder-informed proposal – with more public input to come
- Two paths, four portfolios – all meet 70% carbon reduction targets and carbon neutrality by 2050
- An “all-of-the-above” strategy – to maintain reliability for our customers and communities
- All coal retired by 2035 – enabled by diverse mix of carbon-free and dispatchable resources
- Limited-cost impacts in next two years – and about 1.9% to 2.7% annually through 2035
The Overview Summary
The Stakeholder Process:
More than 500 individuals representing over 300 organizations from both North Carolina and South Carolina participated in the stakeholder process – their feedback informed the plan presented to the North Carolina Utilities Commission on May 16 for consideration. Plan revisions reflecting their input include:
Adding more solar plus storage options
Doubling the assumed solar interconnection rate
Accelerating offshore wind availability to 2030
So there are 4 portfolios to be decided upon...and I can't find them at this time on the various sites. I know I've read the summaries of these 4 portfolios.
The first of the four gets closest to meeting the legislated demands...with highest cost.
It's around 2% for consumers...so I don't see many who would have rates raised $90 like I've read in the ad for nuclear reactors to make energy. I'm definitely against nuclear.
I'll share the NC Energy Commission's meeting in Asheville information on July 27, as I have it.
I just urged the community at my church to engage in this hearing in Asheville, and I know the Sierra Club is also publicizing it.
We have a chance to be heard, and let the state regulators know what we want!
...on the national and international stage there seems to be little political will to address this problem.
ReplyDeleteI'm having trouble finding who the real "environmentalists" are since there are some profit-making companies using the same language.
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ReplyDeleteThe solar and wind energy are a cleaner choice, much better than the dirty coal. Have a happy day and great new week!
That's my feeling also.
DeleteSmartcat/ Suzi here.
ReplyDeleteChanges everywhere. Things are changing here in RI, not quite sure if it's just a company thing or improvements. We'll see, grasshopper.......we'll see.....
Thanks for the comment on my blog, still trying to sort things out! GRRRR! 👿 👹🤬
Hope blogger is fixing it's problems. I know the grass-roots push on power sources has become pretty small compared to gun laws, women's body's, and even Black lives. But in the end, our earth's health will be the life or death of us.
DeleteThings have to change.
ReplyDeleteI do hope this commission having so many voices making statements will help decrease coal plants, and move toward real carbon neutrality.
DeleteIt would be so good to see a change in energy production like this. I hope it happens.
ReplyDeleteMe too. It's among my hopes these days.
DeleteI the choice is between nuclear and fossil, I’ll take the nuclear.
ReplyDeleteI don't, since solar and wind farms are available alternatives.
DeleteLots of people here still burn coal. Sad, not everyone cares about the environment. They will when it's way too late.
ReplyDeleteThere are many people that don't have choices, and many others who don't car. I find young people often are the ones who want their homes to reflect environmental values. Not many oldsters like me.
DeleteChange is needed, for sure. Even at additional cost--perhaps that would encourage people to be more frugal in their energy use.
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