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Trump Administration Reaches Fourth Offshore Wind Lease Buyout Deal, Duke Energy Exits Carolina Long Bay Site

The US Department of the Interior (DOI) has reached a settlement agreement with Duke Energy under which the utility will voluntarily terminate its offshore wind lease in the Carolina Long Bay area and reinvest USD 129 million (around EUR 113 million) in …

Feds to buy back North Carolina offshore wind lease from Duke Energy

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy is the latest utility to bow to pressure from the Trump administration to cancel offshore wind leases in return for money. The $129 million deal by the Interior Department brings the total amount spent on these agreements to …

Duke Energy drops N.C. offshore wind lease in $129M settlement

RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) – Duke Energy has signed a settlement with the U.S. Department of the Interior to abandon its offshore wind lease off North Carolina in a move clean energy advocates call a setback for grid reliability. According to the Southeastern …

Duke Energy gives offshore wind project in North Carolina for $129 million federal payment

Duke Energy has agreed to give up its Carolina Long Bay offshore wind project in North Carolina. In a Monday announcement, the U.S. Department of the Interior confirmed the utility will surrender the lease in exchange for a $129 million federal payment …

Feds pay Duke Energy $129M for Brunswick County wind lease termination

After paying out a French energy company $1 billion for its Carolina Long Bay wind lease in Brunswick County earlier this spring, the feds have settled on a similar agreement with one of the nation’s largest electric and utilities company, central to North …

Trump adds Duke Energy to offshore wind buyout campaign

The US Department of the Interior has announced another settlement agreement to terminate an offshore wind lease, this time with North Carolina-based Duke Energy. As part of the settlement agreement, Duke will voluntarily terminate its offshore wind lease …

Duke Energy invests $129M in capacity, terminates offshore wind lease

(The Center Square) – Investment of $129 million in additional generation capacity to serve customers in the Carolinas will be made by Duke Energy, the company and the U.S. Department of Interior said Monday. The action is part of a settlement in which …

Duke Energy Latest Company to Accept Trump’s Dirty “Deal” to Scrap Offshore Wind

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. RALEIGH, N.C. — Duke Energy accepted $129 million in taxpayer money to buyout an offshore wind lease, making it the latest company to accept such an offer from Trump’s …

Trump Administration Secures Duke Energy Exit From Carolina Offshore Wind Lease in Latest Buyout Deal

The Trump administration has reached another agreement to unwind a U.S. offshore wind project, this time with Duke Energy, which will voluntarily terminate its lease off the Carolinas and redirect $129 million toward new power generation and grid …

US Pays Duke Energy $129M To Drop NC Offshore Wind Lease

By Hayley Fowler ( June 29, 2026, 8:10 PM EDT) -- Duke Energy Corp. has agreed to give up an offshore wind project off the coast of North Carolina in exchange for a $129 million payment by the Trump administration, according to an announcement Monday by …

Public hearing planned for Amazon and Duke Energy data center project in Richmond County

State regulators are drafting two air quality permits for Duke Energy and Amazon Data Services, connected to a major new data center project in Hamlet. Amazon plans to build its $10 billion Energy Way Tech Campus data center in Hamlet in Richmond County, …

Duke Energy highlights five key appliances to help customers manage energy use

 June 29, 2026 INDIANA – While summer is officially just a week old, Hoosiers are already experiencing some very high temperatures. To help customers manage their energy use – and bills – during this heat, Duke Energy is offering customers practical tips …

Duke Energy to Sell Back its North Carolina Offshore Wind Area Lease

Duke Energy is joining the growing list of companies selling back their offshore wind energy leases to the Trump administration. The company has agreed voluntarily to terminate an area on the North Carolina coast. Under the terms of the agreement announced …

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Feds to buy back Duke Energy’s offshore wind lease off Brunswick County

Wind Farm (Photo: MGN Online)BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (STARNEWS) — Duke Energy intends to sell its offshore wind lease off Brunswick County back to the federal government, following in the footsteps of other utilities in recent months. “This settlement allows …

Duke Energy to Terminate NC Offshore Wind Lease

Published Jun 29, 2026 12:55 pm ET Copyright Casimiro/AdobeStock Duke Energy will terminate its offshore wind lease in the Carolina Long Bay area under a settlement agreement with the U.S. Interior Department and reinvest nearly $129 million in …

Power restored for over 1,000 Duke Energy customers in New Hanover County

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - Power has been restored for many Duke Energy customers in New Hanover County on Monday morning. According to Duke Energy, an outage was impacting 1,107 customers in the Sidbury Road area. The cause of the outage was …

Duke Energy: Grabbing A 6% Yield With The Baby Bonds

Summary Duke Energy maintains strong financials, supporting confidence in its ability to meet fixed income obligations. DUK's Q1 revenue grew over 10% YoY, with net profit at $1.54B, aided by a $652M asset sale gain. The 5.725% junior subordinated …

US govt pays energy firm $167m to halt offshore wind farm in latest such deal

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration on June 29 said it would pay Duke Energy US$129 million (S$167 million) to abandon its plans to build an offshore wind farm off North Carolina. It was the fourth such deal struck by the administration to throttle the …

Edible Oils And Fats Market Outlook 2030: Market Size, CAGR, Trends And Forecast Analysis

The Business Research Company’s Edible Oils And Fats Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The edible oils and fats sector has witnessed …

B.C. Biofuel Use Reaches New Milestones, Demonstrating Economic Value of Low-Carbon Fuels

B.C. Reaches Nearly 4% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Exceeding 2030 Requirement Five Years Early VANCOUVER, CANADA, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New data from British Columbia’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard shows that biofuels continue to …

Perfect Air & Water Services Urges Fast AC Repair as New Jersey Heat Wave Pushes Systems to Failure

As triple-digit heat hits New Jersey, the HVAC company warns failing AC systems are quitting fast and urges homeowners to call for repair before schedules fill. NJ, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A stretch of high heat across …

Meet the Engineers Behind Known For

Impactful stories that celebrate character, passion, and purpose LIVERMORE, CA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A title tells you someone's profession. A statistic tells you how many people share it. Neither tells you what …

Rhoads Energy Adds New Trucks To Propane-Powered Fleet

Leader In Autogas Vehicles Saves Big On Every Fill Up LANCASTER, PA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rhoads Energy announced today it has put two new Ford F-750s into service. What sets them apart? These heavy-duty work trucks …

Southland Mechanical Completes Brand Transition to Modigent, Strengthening Position in Key Market

Integration fully connects the trusted Houston-based service provider to Modigent’s national platform and expanded capabilities HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Southland Mechanical has unveiled its new website …

Quadrant Nuclear Industries & Idaho National Laboratory Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Domestic HALEU Supply

Collaboration at Idaho National Laboratory will support research and development for advanced fuel recycling and recovery of strategic nuclear materials IDAHO FALLS, ID, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Battelle Energy Alliance …

Corporate Content Awards 2026: Iberdrola and the Financial Times win Gold for an interactive game on electrification

SPAIN, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Iberdrola, in collaboration with the Financial Times, has won Gold for Best Interactive Content at the Corporate Content Awards 2026 in London for a scenario-based game on electrification. Launched …

Independent Study Names Best AC Company in Needham MA for 2026 Cooling Season

Independent market evaluation ranks the top five cooling contractors in Needham, naming Green Energy AC Heating & Plumbing Repair as the top-rated provider. NEEDHAM, MA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEEDHAM, MA — June …

GSTX Adds Two Solar Industry Veterans to its Board of Directors

Terry Jester and Danny Kennedy add manufacturing, scale-up and market development expertise to advance domestic supply-chain strategy. Graphene & Solar Technologies Limited (OTCMKTS:GSTX) PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire. …

Pivot Energy Named Finalist in 2026 Ragan Communications CSR Awards

Pivot among six companies recognized as finalists in the Community Affairs category DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pivot Energy, a national leading renewable energy provider and independent power producer (IPP), …

AMPP Expands Presence in India to Support Growing Infrastructure, Energy Development

GAIL (India) Limited joins AMPP as a Corporate Member as demand grows for asset integrity, coatings, workforce expertise NEW DELHI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- India is in the midst of a major expansion of its …

METRONATIONAL’S 990 TOWN & COUNTRY OFFICE BUILDING 93 PERCENT LEASED IN LESS THAN A YEAR

MetroNational's focus on long-term ownership attracts Boardwalk Pipelines, NuScale Power and UT Austin McCombs HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Less than one year after MetroNational’s acquisition, the 990 Town …

The Covert Code Podcast Surpasses 200,000 Followers

Anna Covert's Podcast Network Continues Rapid Growth HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digital marketing strategist, Forbes Books author, and podcast host Anna Covert is celebrating another major milestone as …

The Fast Fire Watch Company expands rapid fire-watch coverage for California businesses as wildfire season raise risk

As California wildfires and PSPS power shutoffs disable building fire systems, The Fast Fire Watch Company urges firms to ready a fire-watch plan. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Fast Fire Watch Company …

AI-Powered Online Theft Hitting Small & Mid-Sized Businesses

As cybercriminals turn to artificial intelligence (AI), businesses across America are experiencing an unprecedented number of attacks and financial losses. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading invoice funding …

EHS Insight is the First EHS Platform with MCP, Connecting Live Safety Data to Claude, ChatGPT, and Copilot

Safety and compliance teams can query their EHS program in plain language from the AI assistant they use. No exports, no dashboards, no new tools to learn. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EHS Insight, a leading …

Kleinschmidt Helps Deliver Innovative Fish Passage Solution at York Haven Hydroelectric Project

Innovative Engineering and Collaboration Deliver Improved Fish Passage on the Susquehanna River STRASBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kleinschmidt Associates is proud to announce the successful completion of the …

Epoxy Resin Market Growth Accelerates Amid Rising Demand from Construction and Energy Sectors

Asia-Pacific emerged as the largest regional market in 2020, accounting for nearly half of the global revenue, driven by rapid industrialization. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global epoxy resin market is …

Allstream Energy Partners Expands AI-Optimized Website Development Division to Meet Growing Demand in GEO / AEO Services

Expanded division helps companies improve visibility across AI-powered search platforms including ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, Grok, & AI Overviews HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allstream Energy …