Summary
Three aldermen will join a working group hiring a consultant to examine whether the city should keep growing its grid, stay in NCEMPA, or partner with Duke — with nothing off the table, including getting out of the electric business.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
A consultant study plus potential changes to a utility serving city and Havelock customers — with a $20 million capacity project already estimated.
All electric customers could see more sustainable rates and reliability planning.
Havelock customers served by New Bern could lose service if the city exits grid growth.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Aldermen (Work) - May 5, 2026
The electric fund budget jumps 8.5% with five new positions, and the Board restored the long-vacant Engineering Manager job 6-1 despite cash-reserve concerns. Electric rates are already rising, so residents should watch this closely.
Board of Aldermen - Mar 10, 2026
Three aldermen will join a working group hiring a consultant to examine whether the city should keep growing its grid, stay in NCEMPA, or partner with Duke — with nothing off the table, including getting out of the electric business.
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