Carrboro blames Duke Energy for driving up local government costs tied to climate change. That doesn’t mean the Orange County town can collect lawsuit damages from the utility company.
A North Carolina Business Court judge recently explained why.
The town filed suit in 2024, backed by left-of-center activist group and longtime Duke Energy antagonist NC WARN. Carrboro’s complaint alleged that heatwaves and increased precipitation linked to climate change led to cracks, potholes, and erosion of town-maintained roads. “Extreme” weather events increased upkeep costs for town buildings, parks, and infrastructure…