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#Duke_Energy: Snake caused widespread power outages in #Concord

Duke Energy: Snake caused widespread power outages in Concord CONCORD, N.C. — Over 12,000 people lost power in Concord Sunday after officials say a fire at a Duke Energy delivery point damaged equipment. According to Duke Energy’s officials, the outage was caused by a black snake that caused damage in the City of Concord’s substation. … Continue reading #Duke_Energy: Snake caused widespread power outages in #Concord

Regulators probe #Duke about #Lee nuclear plans in wake of #Westinghouse bankruptcy

Regulators probe Duke about Lee nuclear plans in wake of Westinghouse bankruptcy Regulators in North Carolina are keeping a close eye on Duke’s nuclear project in the Palmetto State, wary that financial woes at Westinghouse could spread to the utility. NCUC has asked Duke to provide information on several topics, including: its assessment of the … Continue reading Regulators probe #Duke about #Lee nuclear plans in wake of #Westinghouse bankruptcy

Contractor #bankruptcy looms at Georgia nuclear plant hearing

Contractor bankruptcy looms at Georgia nuclear plant hearing ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Power executives said Thursday that they’re considering all options for the fate of a planned nuclear plant after its main contractor filed for bankruptcy, repeatedly telling state regulators and opposition groups that the project’s completion date and total cost are in flux. The … Continue reading Contractor #bankruptcy looms at Georgia nuclear plant hearing

#Georgia_Power: Deadlines at Plant #Vogtle no longer feasible, is cancellation an option?

Georgia Power: Deadlines at Plant Vogtle no longer feasible, is cancellation an option? GEORGIA (WSAV) – Officials from Georgia Power say that construction deadlines on two new nuclear reactors do not seem feasible and the company is evaluating new completion dates now. The reactors are about three years behind schedule and in February, a new … Continue reading #Georgia_Power: Deadlines at Plant #Vogtle no longer feasible, is cancellation an option?

#Atlanta Commits To 100 Percent Renewable Energy By 2035

Atlanta Commits To 100 Percent Renewable Energy By 2035 WASHINGTON — Atlanta lawmakers approved a measure on Monday aimed at powering the city entirely on renewable energy sources, including solar and wind, by 2035. A resolution introduced by city council member Kwanza Hall and unanimously approved commits city government to develop a plan for transitioning … Continue reading #Atlanta Commits To 100 Percent Renewable Energy By 2035

Energy Storage The Priority As #Duke Upgrades SC Hydro Plant

Energy Storage The Priority As Duke Upgrades SC Hydro Plant Wind and solar power get most of the attention when it comes to renewable energy. But Duke Energy has another alternative – a type of hydroelectric power called pumped storage. WFAE reporter David Boraks visited Bad Creek hydroelectric station in upstate South Carolina, where Duke … Continue reading Energy Storage The Priority As #Duke Upgrades SC Hydro Plant

Plant #Hatch Unit 2 completes record-setting refueling outage, enhances production of low-cost, carbon-free electricity

Plant Hatch Unit 2 completes record-setting refueling outage, enhances production of low-cost, carbon-free electricity BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Unit 2 of the Edwin I. Hatch Electric Generating Plant near Baxley, Georgia, has safely resumed generating electricity following completion of a scheduled refueling and maintenance outage, setting a record of just 21 days … Continue reading Plant #Hatch Unit 2 completes record-setting refueling outage, enhances production of low-cost, carbon-free electricity

Developer accuses #Duke_Energy of illegally restricting solar power deals

Developer accuses Duke Energy of illegally restricting solar power deals Cypress Creek Renewables says Duke Energy has abruptly decided to refuse long-term power-purchase agreements for larger, utility-scale solar projects in violation federal and state law. The California-based solar company filed a formal complaint against Duke with the N.C. Utilities Commission Friday afternoon. In it, Cypress … Continue reading Developer accuses #Duke_Energy of illegally restricting solar power deals