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This Duke Energy plan could save you money on your electric bill

Right now, the state relies heavily on coal and natural gas. But state regulators want to change that.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Duke Energy is working on a plan that could end up saving you money on your electric bill.

Let's connect the dots.

Last year, state lawmakers reached a historic deal to become carbon neutral by 2050. And now it's up to Duke Energy to come forward with a plan to cut down on emissions from the electric grid.

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Right now, the state relies heavily on coal and natural gas. But state regulators want to change that. Their pushing Duke toward renewable energy sources like solar and wind.  

For more than a year, Duke and renewable energy advocates have been going back and forth about how much solar and win power Duke should have to add.

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And the changes could save you money. Advocates say solar power isn't subject to price swings like gas, making it one of the more affordable energy sources.

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