State Governments have revealed renewable energy’s potential may be understated as utilities look at batteries and new pricing strategies to prevent overloads from wind and solar power. [WSJ]

Duke Energy, Gov. Pat McCrory’s administration and a group of environmental organizations have agreed to resolve lawsuits state environmental regulators brought against the company over leaking ponds at its coal-powered plants. [The News & Observer]

U.S. stocks rose in early trading, led by energy companies as the price of oil turns higher. [US News/AP]