Good move, Duke Energy: Company seeks to use bonds to offset nuclear power plant costs
With much ink spilled over Duke Energy charging customers for future nuclear power plants, it is encouraging to see the utility, supported by state Sen. Jack Latvala, on the right side of the issue. In a new proposal, the Clearwater Republican and Duke are working together to lift some of the financial burden from consumers when shutting down nuclear power plants. The measure, now in front of the Senate Utility Committee, seeks to give the state Public Service Commission authority…