NEWS: The North Carolina Utilities Commission blocked Duke from acquiring new solar—now, it’s feeling the heat.

The background: In April, the commission pressed pause on new solar for Duke this year. The reasoning? The officials said they need time to figure out the state’s broader energy strategy. A month later, clean energy groups asked the commission to reconsider this “capricious” order, which they said would stifle clean capacity in coming years while demand skyrockets.

The latest: Now, the same organizations are taking their fight to a county court—and they’re asking the judge to halt the commission’s order.