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Duke Energy's Data Center Plan Sparks Call for Consumer Protections in South Carolina
Key Takeaways
- Duke Energy's new long-range plan proposes two additional gas plants and extended coal operations.
- The plan is driven by speculative data center demand, with 8,000 MW in advanced development and 6,000 MW in pipeline without contracts.
- Residential and retail demand have declined, but Duke is investing heavily in fossil fuels for data centers.
- Sierra Club calls for strong consumer protections to prevent ratepayers from subsidizing data center infrastructure.
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DT Editorial Team··via cleantechnica.com