Duke Energy has requested an air quality permit to expand the use of natural gas at its Roxboro Power Plant. This proposal raises major concerns about our health and the environment. But here’s the good news: you have a chance to make your voice heard!

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is inviting the public to provide comment on the draft air quality permit revision for Duke Energy.

Public Hearing on Duke Energy Progress, LLC – Roxboro Steam Electric Plant
Date and Time: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Location: Piedmont Community College auditorium, Room D-101
Address: 1715 College Drive, Roxboro
Learn more about the air permit and public hearing here.

Need help preparing for the public hearing? You can find a list of Talking Points here. You can also find tips and suggestions for providing public testimony in CleanAIRE NC’s Advocacy Manual (page 11).

DEQ is also accepting written comments from the public on the air quality permit through November 22. Those interested can find instructions for submitting their comments to DEQ here.