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Duke’s fixation on dirty energy is costing you

When an unusual heat wave hit North Carolina on September 18, millions of residents turned on the AC to escape the high temperatures. This unexpected demand strained the electric grid, jeopardizing the ability of homes and businesses to keep power on and stay safe. In a warming world with increasingly extreme weather,

Duke’s fixation on dirty energy is costing you

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