Duke’s fixation on dirty energy is costing you

By: Mikaela Curry, Tyson Slocum

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: October 15, 2026

Words: 725

Last Updated: 2 days, 14 hours ago

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When an unusual heat wave hit North Carolina on September 18, millions of residents turned on the AC to escape the high temperatures. This unexpected demand strained the electric grid, jeopardizing the ability of homes and businesses to keep power on and stay safe. In a warming world with increasingly extreme weather, the lesson is clear: we need more affordable energy to ensure that everyone has year-round access to electricity.

But according to Duke …

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