Posted December 02, 2020
RALEIGH – Duke Energy plans to launch a $25 million pilot program for electric vehicle charging stations as well as replacing some diesel-powered school buses.
However, the plan as approved by the North Carolina Utilities Commission last week and announced Monday is only a third the size as Duke proposed in early 2019.
The commission also calls for Duke to “create a stakeholder process to craft other programs to spur future EV adoption in the state.”
“There were a number of intervenors who could be involved: environmental and clean energy groups – plus EV charging companies,” a spokesperson for Duke Energy says.
Highlights of the program include as summarized by the utility:
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