Monday, Republican senators introduced a bill entitled “Energy Security and Affordability Act,” SB 261, which would repeal state requirements for Duke Energy to meet carbon reduction by 2030.

Paul Newton, R-Cabarrus, a former president of Duke Energy's North Carolina operations, who helped write the bill and has led the charge for it inside the Senate. Sen. Gladys Robinson, D-Guilford ...

Senate Bill 261 would eliminate the 2030 deadline for Duke Energy to reduce carbon emissions by 70% and allow it to charge customers for power plants not yet built. Proponents argue the bill will ...