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NC regulators deny Duke Energy's $584 million gas turbine proposal near Amazon data center

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18 September 2026

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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

North Carolina regulators denied Duke Energy's $584 million gas turbine proposal near a planned Amazon data center, citing insufficient evidence of need, unclear cost allocation, and potential risks to customers.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

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You face stricter scrutiny on proving new power projects' demand and cost protections in North Carolina. Utilities aiming to supply data centers must now demonstrate clear cost benefits and customer safeguards before approval.

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