Source: Gary D. Robertson, WRAL, 7/14/21

Legislation that could shape North Carolina electricity production for decades received initial approval Wednesday by the state House, with the narrow majority rejecting arguments that the measure relies too much on natural gas or could send customer rates soaring. Republicans pushing the bill — shaped by Duke Energy, customer and business groups and renewable energy boosters — have said it promotes an all-of-the-above energy strategy while reducing carbon dioxide emissions and keeping power reliable and affordable.

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