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News ClipNC State University·Richmond County, NC

Richmond County Data Center Proposal Understates Air Pollution Impacts, Expert Finds

An analysis by a North Carolina State University professor found that Amazon Web Services and Duke Energy Progress significantly underestimated air pollution impacts from diesel generators for a proposed $10 billion data center in Richmond County, NC. The expert, Jennifer Richmond-Bryant, stated that the companies' separate permit applications obscured the cumulative emissions, which would exceed federal thresholds under the Clean Air Act. She recommends the state consider cumulative impacts and install local air quality monitors to protect public health.

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Amazon

8/5/2026

News ClipThe Asheville Citizen Times·Durham, Durham County, NC

Duke Energy wants an 18% rate hike for NC customers amid concerns

Duke Energy has proposed an 18% electricity rate hike over two years in North Carolina, citing population and business growth, including data centers, as drivers for grid improvements. The proposal faces strong opposition from thousands of residents and consumer advocates concerned about affordability. In response, the North Carolina House passed a bill aimed at preventing residential customers from subsidizing electricity costs for large data centers.

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6/8/2026