Legal Challenge Filed Against N.C. Utilities Commission's Cancellation of 2026 Solar Procurement
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The Southern Environmental Law Center has filed a motion for preliminary injunction in Wake County Superior Court, challenging the N.C. Utilities Commission's order that halted North Carolina's 2026 solar and storage procurement process. The legal challenge argues the order is unconstitutional and that withholding clean energy resources could increase energy bills during a time of rising energy costs and demand.
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· 3 pulledWithholding clean energy resources could increase energy bills during increased demand.
The Southern Environmental Law Center filed a motion for preliminary injunction today in Wake County Superior Court and challenged the N.C. Utilities Commission's order halting North Carolina's 2026 solar and storage procurement process as unconstitutional.
At a time of escalating energy costs and demand, the 2026 solar procurement would improve affordability and reliability for North Carolinians who buy electricity.
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Withholding clean energy resources could increase energy bills during increased demand. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The Southern Environmental Law Center filed a motion for preliminary inj
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