Duke Energy faces additional criticism for plans to expand reliance on natural gas despite an ambitious commitment to carbon reduction. A new Sierra Club report gives the company an “F” on matching its power-production plans to its commitment.
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The report, titled The Dirty Truth About Utility Climate Pledges, says Duke Energy Corp. has firm commitments to retiring only about 11% of its current coal production by 2030. It plans to leave some of its largest coal plants online into 2035.
The Sierra Club targets 2030 because it says the country must reduce carbon emissions by 80% by that year to remain on track to hold global warming in check. Duke’s coal plans don’t meet the standard the club thinks is needed to do that.
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