Duke Energy To Appeal Penalty Issued By North Carolina Environmental Regulators

(RTTNews) - Duke Energy (DUK) announced the company will vigorously contest the civil penalty issued by North Carolina environmental regulators related to the L.V. Sutton Steam Electric Plant in Wilmington. On March 10, the company was fined $25.1 million for groundwater violations at the facility.

The company said it will file a formal appeal with the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings by April 9 demonstrating the specific instances where it believes NC DENR acted contrary to law, exceeded its authority or jurisdiction, and didn't follow proper rules and procedures.

The company also announced it will close 32 ash basins across North Carolina. The work will begin at four facilities: Asheville, Dan River, Riverbend, and Sutton.