S.261

Energy Security and Affordability Act

Chamber Passed·3/17/25

North Carolina S261 amends electric utility regulations to expedite carbon reduction goals and adjust rate recovery for construction work in progress.

North Carolina S261 modifies the state's electric utility regulations to accelerate carbon reduction goals and alter the rate recovery process for construction work in progress. The bill mandates the Utilities Commission to develop a plan for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with a 70% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2030. It also requires the Commission to review and adjust this plan every two years.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 31–12 · Mar 17, 2025
Current
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Committee
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Sponsors

0
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Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

31 Yea

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12 Nay

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 12, 2025

9:30 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

Mar 12, 2025

9:30 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

History

Mar 18, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 18, 2025

House

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Mar 17, 2025

Senate

Regular Message Sent To House