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N.C. must take active role in renewables
The state's top energy executive told a conference in Charlotte on Thursday that the North Carolina needs to rethink its priorities - and back that with legislation - to make the state a major player in the renewable-energy industry.
Power Lines Down, Questions Come Up
The lines came down on Independence Boulevard, one of the state's busiest roads, and questions came up.
Thousands lost power as rains, flooding continue to threaten NC
Thousands of North Carolinians lost electrical service as heavy rains and downed trees and windy conditions caused problems as the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida moved off the coast.
Heavy Rain, Minor Flooding Causing Messy Commute
It appears that the heaviest rainfall from Wednesday morning is behind us now but not before leaving 2-3 inches of rain in it's wake.
5 Stocks Approaching Greatness
David Gardner called it. Hea TMs up 1,334%! See what Davida TMs recommending that you buy NEXT.
Duke Energy Corporation - Nuclear Energy - Deals and Alliances Profile - new report released
The company has its operations in Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio and South Carolina in the US and in Brazil, Peru and Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala and Argentina.
A.M. news preview: Plastics, football, flags, and trees
A video about what HT reporters are working on for tomorrow and the weekend. • County expanding the plastics it will take for recycling • Duke Energy and the surge problem • Holiday decorations have been up since August • Football day preview: traffic • City plans for peak oil • Flag ceremony Saturday honors veterans ...
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Most people look for one of two things from their investments. They either want something that will provide them with a stable stream of income , or they want an investment that will grow in value over time .
Utilitiesa opponents target cost of Duke Energy's Cliffside coal project
To Duke Energy Carolinas , an environmental coalition's effort to keep Cliffside coal plant construction costs out of the utility's rate base is just one more bid to block the plant.
NC regulators will not revoke Cliffside permit
North Carolina regulators have denied a request by environmental groups to revoke Duke Energy Corp.'s permit for coal-fired generators at its new power plant in the western part of the state.
Duke Energy Seeks Power Partnerships With China in U.S., Latin America
Duke Energy Corp. , the owner of utilities in the U.S. Southeast and Midwest, is in talks with Chinese companies on U.S. power investments and plans to pursue joint projects with Asian partners in South America.
Ash pond on EPA's 'high hazard' list
'The alarm is sounding!' said Catawba Riverkeeper David Merryman. 'Duke Energy and the federal government can't hide the fact that hazardous coal ash waste lurks directly adjacent to the Catawba River , the primary drinking water supply for our entire region.' EPA officials spent several months identifying and assessing the structural integrity of ...
Duke doubling down on clean energy?
The headline doesn't seem to make sense at first, does it? Or, perhaps you thought I meant Charlotte's energy giant, Duke Energy, is doubling down to oppose climate change legislation.
Power companies struggle to juice revenue results
Duke Energy's third-quarter net income fell by about half on one-time costs, part of a parade of results reported by the utility sector Friday that illustrated how they had to grapple with a slow economy and cool summer weather.
Before the bell: Futures lower as Street takes a breather, awaits more data
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N.C. to get stimulus funds for smart grid
Unfortunately, the big news probably won't affect Charlotte since Duke Energy didn't get the funds, Progress Energy did.
Canary Coalition leader explains a oeWhy I chose to be arresteda
A statement of Opinion by Avram Friedman, Executive Director of the Canary Coalition, http://www.canarycoalition.org Why I chose to be arrested in Raleigh on October 24 On Saturday, October 24 there were thousands of demonstrations around the world, in more than 130 nations, millions of people, gathering to focus attention on the climate ...
Duke Energy wins $200M smart grid grant
Duke Energy Corp. has received a stimulus award of $200 million for "smart-grid" improvements in Ohio and Indiana.
George Acker to replace Stewart on Tri-County Commission
George Acker, Duke Energy's southern region director for government and community relations, has been appointed to the Tri-County Technical College Commission, the governing board of the College.
Appalachian conference studies energy help
Appalachian leaders are seeking ways to use alternative energy initiatives to spark the 13-state region's long-sluggish economy.
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