Archive for June 2015
NCSEA’s Filing on CHP Draws Broad Support
NCSEA’s regulatory team is collaborating with stakeholders to make the utility of the future a reality today. NCSEA’s request for topping cycle CHP to qualify as an energy efficiency measure has gained the support from a diverse spectrum of stakeholders. The latest compilation of letters of support were filed with the Commission yesterday. The individual…
Read MoreRegulatory Team Update: Annual Duke Energy Carolinas Rider Hearings
Monday morning, counsel for NCSEA appeared before the NC Utilities Commission (“Commission”) to participate in evidentiary hearings for the annual calculations of three bill riders for Duke Energy Carolinas (“DEC”) customers. The three riders allow DEC to recover costs for (1) fuel for traditional generation, (2) demand-side management and energy efficiency programs, and (3) Renewable…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions about Renewable Energy in North Carolina
Do I have the option to buy power directly from a renewable energy company or another company of my choice? No. North Carolina has a highly-regulated electricity market where only utilities can sell power directly to consumers, which was established by the 1965 Territory Act. This is why when you move to a new house or…
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