North Carolina residents can weigh in on Duke Energy’s plan to replace coal units with gas turbines at its Roxboro plant, sparking health concerns for nearby Woodland Elementary School and potential climate impacts.
North Carolina residents have the opportunity to share feedback on the draft air quality permit for Duke Energy’s proposed transition from coal to natural gas at its Roxboro facility, part of Duke’s broader Carbon Plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions and phase out coal by 2050. The plan involves replacing the existing coal-fired units with hydrogen-capable natural gas turbines, which Duke says will reduce emissions and meet the state’s rising energy demands. But some environmental advocates and community members are raising red flags about the health, climate, and cost implications of the project.
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