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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

•Duke Energy is seeking an 18% residential rate hike in North Carolina, prompting a public rally on April 29, 2026, in Charlotte.
•This proposed increase signals rising electricity costs in Duke's NC service territory, likely impacting commercial and industrial customers as well, not just residential.
•The public opposition highlights potential regulatory scrutiny and political pressure on future utility rate cases and investment decisions in the region.

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CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago

•The energy transition's primary risk is not mineral scarcity, but rather the concentrated, politically exposed, and difficult-to-rebuild industrial systems that process critical minerals into essential components.
•This concentration, particularly China's grip, will make the energy transition more expensive, fragile, and potentially slower due to supply chain vulnerabilities for batteries, motors, power electronics, and grid equipment.
•Geopolitical dynamics ('America's Volatility,' 'Europe's Choice') highlight the urgent need for policy and strategic actions to diversify and secure critical mineral supply chains.

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POWER Magazine•about 2 months ago

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