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>> how do we solve that problem. >> when you find yourself in the hole stop digging. take the shuffle away from the e.p.a. making decisions that close power plants and not replacing that generating capacity with additional plants. hard to building is in the country these days. at a point reducing supply. the permitting policy doesn't allow us to build new resources. >> bret: the democratic representative believes additional funding is needed for grid improvements. >> bret: was there any electrical grid improvements in the infrastructure bill. >> well, there's a lot of money for some resilience...

Duke Energy has asked North Carolina regulators to approve rate increases totaling 16% over three years for customers of its Duke Energy Progress unit, in eastern North Carolina and the Asheville area. Duke says the extra money would pay to strengthen the electric grid, improve reliability and prepare for more renewable energy.

Duke Energy has asked North Carolina regulators to approve rate increases totaling 16% over three years for customers of its Duke Energy Progress unit, in eastern North Carolina and the Asheville area. Duke says the extra money would pay to strengthen the electric grid, improve reliability and prepare for more renewable energy.

More and more american households. >> reporter: the infrastructure bill has some $65 billion ear marked for grid improvements and renewable energy, but it's the reconciliation bill that extends federal tax credits at 30% for a decade. credits that enabled hazlett's investments in the first place. would this have been feasible for you without all of these tax credits? >> no, without the tax credit, i wouldn't have been able to afford it. >> reporter: for hazlett, the window to act before the next devastating event is cracked open right now. >> it makes a difference. when you know you live in a ...