Tag: net-zero carbon
Entergy to Rely on Gas while Claiming Net-Zero Emissions in 2050
Entergy joined other large utilities last week in announcing its intent to achieve “net-zero emissions” by 2050, but like its regional peers of Duke and Southern, the company is charting...
Southern Company Net-Zero Implementation Plan Filled with Loopholes for Continued Use of Fossil Fuels
Southern Company released more information this week on how it plans to reach “net zero emissions,” and while the plan remains scant on key details, the company has made one...
Duke Energy Climate Report charts fossil fuel-laden path to net-zero, lagging behind peers
Key Points: Duke Energy released a new climate report describing potential pathways to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Its main scenario relies heavily on fossil gas expansion, offsets, and...
Duke Energy refuses to consider climate-related risk in North Carolina rate case
Utility enters testimony that contradicts emissions commitments, dodges questions about climate preparedness while seeking to recover grid costs.
Dominion Energy net-zero goal undercut by pipeline expansion, “renewable natural gas” offset scheme
The utility joins wave of peer companies setting new emissions targets - but stops short of meaningful fossil fuel curtailment.
Duke Energy’s zero-carbon goal undermined by massive gas rush
Duke's proposed gas plants, pipeline call climate goal integrity into question