POLITICSJun 8 · 20:22 UTCNC NEWSLINEChristine Zhu

Trump administration grants Duke Energy $28.4M for NC coal plant

The Trump administration awarded Duke Energy a $28.4 million grant to upgrade a coal plant in North Carolina, part of a broader $525 million effort to support coal power. Critics argue the funding prioritizes fossil fuels over renewable energy, while the Department of Energy cites national security and energy infrastructure goals.

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