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n <br /> n <br /> W04 � ' • CRY � � �,f,.�Toy <br /> * cHA NCH coUMY EBE 6ri CITY of <br /> ZN�eh <br /> O*T[+ • —uve iusriReo— '� DURHAM <br /> C­lina TOWN OF GARR BO RO•NG 777__ <br /> ® LSO ROG ., <br /> s `•`{ ,� y ORANGE �� <br /> C TY ,n y�;'Raleigh �cTON <br /> OUN �a � <br /> 7 J NORTH CAROLINA <br /> RTy CA�oti <br /> March 27, 2026 <br /> Ms. A. Shonta Dunston <br /> Chief Clerk <br /> North Carolina Utilities Commission <br /> 4325 Mail Service Center <br /> Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4300 <br /> Re:Statement of Position of North Carolina Local Governments on Duke Energy's Carbon Biennial Carbon Plan <br /> and Integrated Resource Plan (CPIRP); Docket No. E-100 Sub 207 <br /> Dear Chair Brawley and Commissioners, <br /> The Town of Boone,Town of Carrboro,Town of Cary,Town of Chapel Hill, Chatham County,Town of Davidson, City <br /> of Durham, Durham County,Town of Hillsborough, Mecklenburg County, Orange County, City of Raleigh, and City <br /> of Wilmington (subsequently referred to as "the undersigned") respectfully submit the following comments and <br /> recommendations regarding the proposed Carbon Plan Integrated Resource Plan (CPIRP)filed by Duke Energy on <br /> October 1, 2025,to the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC).These comments are the result of discussions <br /> with dozens of local governments across North Carolina as part of a collective effort to achieve an affordable and <br /> sustainable energy future for our residents. We welcome the opportunity to collaborate and further discuss any of <br /> the issues described herein. <br /> Introduction <br /> Local governments have a fundamental responsibility to protect the health and safety of residents and businesses, <br /> act as careful stewards of public funds, and represent community interests in state and regional decision-making. <br /> Accordingly, the undersigned have a substantial interest in ensuring an electricity system that is affordable, <br /> reliable, resilient, and clean. Energy affordability directly affects housing stability and economic well-being across <br /> our communities, while reliable and resilient energy is essential for protecting public health and safety during <br /> extreme heat, extreme cold, and other climate related disruptions. Decisions made in the CPIRP will shape these <br /> outcomes for decades. <br /> Collectively,the undersigned local governments serve over 2.5 million North Carolinians and are among Duke <br /> Energy's largest individual customers, consuming approximately 650 GWh annually for government operations. In <br /> their dual role as major energy consumers and community representatives,the undersigned have worked in <br /> partnership with Duke Energy to advance initiatives that improve energy efficiency, support distributed energy <br /> resources, and expand customer-driven clean energy procurement options. Many have also participated in prior <br /> NCUC proceedings to ensure that energy system planning reflects the needs and priorities of the communities <br /> 1 <br />