A new report contends that by shifting to mostly solar, wind and battery power to replace coal in meeting its Carolinas generation needs, Duke Energy Corp. could cut carbon emissions 74% and save a cumulative $1.1 billion in generation costs by 2030.
It is at least the third study produced in the last two years to challenge long-term plant construction plans by Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress. Like previous independent reports, the new analysis by economic consultant Brattle Group…
