North Carolina Utilities Commission holds public hearing to review Duke Energy’s plans for second new gas plant in northern Person County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 17, 2025 CONTACTJuhi Modi, North Carolina Field Coordinator, (919) 307-7925, juhi@appvoices.org On Monday, May 5, the North Carolina Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing to gather feedback on Duke Energy’s plans to build a second new methane gas power plant near its existing coal plant on Hyco Lake in Person County. …

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