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October 19, 2026

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North Carolina's energy policies are under heightened scrutiny as Duke Energy's role in powering the state's growing data center sector raises questions about cost allocation and grid reliability. Federal and state-level decisions are shaping the dynamics between utilities, regulators, and large-scale energy users.

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Duke Energy's October 7 settlement proposal in North Carolina has drawn criticism from state officials for insufficiently charging data centers for the infrastructure required to meet their energy demands. At the same time, federal regulators rejected PJM Interconnection's proposal to impose power curtailments on data centers during grid emergencies, citing jurisdictional overreach. These developments reflect intensifying conflicts over cost-sharing and grid stability as electricity demand from data centers continues to grow.

North Carolina energy strategy and data center growth

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Top StoryTillis Warns NC GOP on Energy Costs Amid Data Center Fight

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At the Making Energy Work conference, retiring U.S. Senator Thom Tillis criticized North Carolina's energy policies, warning that mismanagement of electricity cost allocation could have political consequences for Republicans. He emphasized the challenge of balancing surging electricity demand from data centers with equitable cost distribution, calling for businesses to shoulder a fair share of infrastructure expenses. Tillis also criticized federal decisions halting renewable energy projects, arguing that regulatory certainty is crucial to meeting future power needs.

State officials, including Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Governor Josh Stein, have expressed concerns about Duke Energy's October 7 settlement. They argue the proposal fails to adequately charge data centers for the costs of new power plants. Jackson has suggested creating a separate rate class to track data center-related costs, reflecting broader disputes over funding infrastructure expansions for high-demand customers.

Why it matters: This is the third major development in North Carolina's data center energy debate since July 2026, highlighting growing regulatory scrutiny. Utilities and large energy users nationwide face increasing pressure to address cost-sharing and grid reliability as data center electricity demand accelerates.

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