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Episode 118: Interconnecting the Generation Future

Nov 26, 2024

On episode 118 of the podcast, we’re joined by Tyler Norris, James B. Duke Fellow and Ph.D. student at Duke University’s Nicholas School for the Environment. Tyler talks interconnection and the challenges experienced by utility-scale renewable developers across the country. We also dive into some potential solutions to expedite deployment of low-cost renewable solutions in order to meet decarbonization mandates.

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Episode 119: NC Utilities Commission Issues 2024 Carbon Plan Order

Nov 26, 2024

On episode 119, Justin Somelofske, Senior Regulatory Counsel at NCSEA helps to break down the NC Utilities Commission’s 2024 Carbon Plan Order. We dive in and talk about the new generation resource additions, implications of the order, and what’s to come next on the path to deploying these resources. This is a can’t miss episode if you’re interested in the future of electricity generation in North Carolina.

Additional Resources:
2024 Carbon Plan Order: bit.ly/3YDu9Zl
WFAE Coverage of the CPIRP: bit.ly/4eqKF4K
NCSEA’s Summary of Carbon Plan Proceedings: www.energync.org/carbon-plan/

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Episode 98: Duke Files Carbon Plan, Clean Energy Experts Respond.

Sep 27, 2024

In August 2023, Duke Energy filed their proposal for the next iteration of the Carbon Plan, also known as the CPIRP. We’re joined by Katharine Kollins of the Southeastern Wind Coalition, Steve Levitas of Pine Gate Renewables, and Dave Rogers of the Sierra Club, who break down the filing and share what it means for short- and long-term clean energy deployment in the state. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Episode 107: TotalEnergies – The Carbon Plan & the Future of Offshore Wind in North Carolina

Sep 27, 2024

On Episode 107, Jen Banks, Permitting & Development Director for TotalEnergies joins the podcast to talk about offshore wind development efforts currently underway in the state of North Carolina and the importance of the Carbon Plan proceedings to determining how future investments could continue to play out moving forward. We talk at length about TotalEnergies’ offshore wind projects further in the development pipeline in the Northeast and how they are already paying significant dividends to local communities through jobs and investments, and how North Carolina can capitalize on that same success with regulatory certainty to help attract a thriving, robust offshore wind supply chain.