Will Scott
Southeast Climate & Clean Energy Director
Work
Areas of expertise:
clean energy and transportation electrification
Description
Will Scott serves as the Southeast Climate & Clean Energy Director for Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) where he leads EDF’s clean energy and transportation electrification work in North Carolina and supports the clean energy work of the other Southeast offices.
Background
Will has been with EDF since 2022. Prior to coming to EDF, he worked with the North Carolina Conservation Network and Duke Environmental Law & Policy Clinic. He also served as the Yadkin Riverkeeper and has worked on state and federal political campaigns.
Education
BA, UNC-Chapel Hill 2007
JD UNC Chapel Hill School of Law, 2013
Latest pieces
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North Carolina can still avoid huge amounts of emissions (and stranded carbon emitting assets) under the state’s Carbon Plan Law. Here’s how.
Climate 411, November 4, 2024 -
North Carolina Carbon Plan: Duke’s hydrogen plan is a mirage, but there are proven clean technologies available now to meet customer need
Climate 411, July 3, 2024 -
North Carolina Carbon Plan: Why Duke’s gas bet is a risk to ratepayers and how offshore wind can carry the load
Climate 411, June 17, 2024 -
Duke Energy’s plan to build more gas-fired power plants is wrong for consumers and the environment
NC Newsline, May 28, 2024 -
Issue Brief: The Role of Fuel Costs in Duke Energy’s North Carolina’s Retail Rates From 2017 Through March 2024
Source, April 18, 2024 -
Duke Energy’s proposed investment in fossil fuels will leave customers with higher bills and more pollution
Climate 411, December 12, 2023
Press materials
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North Carolina Utilities Commission Order on Duke Energy Carbon Plan Leaves Path to Offshore Wind on the Table
November 4, 2024 -
EDF files requests that the NC Utilities Commission reject Duke Energy’s current Carbon Plan and order rapid action to bring offshore wind online
September 10, 2024 -
New analysis: If Duke Energy’s gas plant ambitions are approved, the average residential customer could pay nearly $2,100 more on power bills through 2038
July 23, 2024 -
EDF Filing: Duke Energy pinning North Carolina's energy future to nonexistent hydrogen fuel market
May 28, 2024 -
New analysis shows reliance on gas is primary driver of rise in Duke Energy power bills
April 18, 2024 -
Duke Energy’s Massive Investment in Polluting Power Plants Saddles Customers with Higher Costs
February 1, 2024 -
Environmental Defense Fund urges NC Utilities Commission to reject Duke Energy’s flawed Carbon Plan proposals
October 20, 2022