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Nuclear Energy Loses Cost Advantage – The New York Times

July 26, 2010

In a “historic crossover,” the costs of solar photovoltaic systems have declined to the point where they are lower than the rising projected costs of new nuclear plants.

Solar is Cheaper Than Nuclear, Report Says – The News & Observer

July 8, 2010

NC WARN issued a report this morning that contends that electricity from solar power already is cheaper than electricity generated by new nuclear and will be cheaper still in the future.

Solar and Nuclear Costs – The Historic Crossover – A Report by Dr. John Blackburn

July 8, 2010

Solar Energy is Now the Better Buy
by Dr. John O. Blackburn
Solar-NuclearGraph

News Release 7-8-10
Full Report
Letter to Governor Perdue

The News and Observer, 7/8/10
The New York Times, 7/26/10

Duke Energy’s solar effort clouding growth? – The Charlotte Business Journal

May 28, 2010

Developers, contractors and renewable-energy advocates see Duke Energy Carolinas putting the squeeze on the local solar industry.

A Banner Year for Wind Power – The New York Times

April 9, 2010

A record 10,010 megawatts of new wind capacity was installed in the United States last year, according to an industry group’s report.

Game-Changing Energy Freedom Bill

March 23, 2010

Don’t Let Duke Energy Block Solar Competition in North Carolina!

North Carolina House Bill 245, the Energy Freedom Act, would open up North Carolina electricity markets to third party (“no money down”) sales of electricity, but Duke Energy is lobbying furiously to protect its monopoly control over North Carolina.

Learn more and take action!

Ending North Carolina’s Dependence on Dirty Coal – Facing South

March 16, 2010

As a state that depends heavily on coal-fired power, North Carolina currently dumps more climate-disrupting carbon dioxide pollution into the environment from burning fossil fuels than 186 nations.

Expert wants coal-burning plants shut – The News & Observer

March 16, 2010

N.C. Waste Awareness and Reduction Network, a Durham group that opposes nuclear power and coal-burning power plants, warned Monday that the planet could become uninhabitable for humans if we don’t put a lid on greenhouse gas emissions.

NC Can, Must Phase Out Coal – News Release by NC WARN

March 15, 2010

NC WARN Announces New Campaign
Dr. John Blackburn’s Analysis
Graphs Showing Coal Phase Out

Is nuclear necessary? Duke study touts power of renewables – USA Today

March 12, 2010

How necessary is nuclear power? Renewable energy, including solar, wind and hydroelectric, can provide all but 6% of North Carolina’s electricity, finds a new Duke University study. “Critics of renewable power point out that solar and wind sources are intermittent. The truth is that solar and wind are complementary in …

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