“Leave the lights on – what the heck!” The article below describes only one of several utility programs that encourage maximum electricity usage. Both Duke Energy and Progress Energy “are aggressively recruiting new customers for their programs” before the Utilities Commission bans them. Note that these “leave the lights on” …
Coal & Coal Ash
Due to its size, Duke Energy is pivotal in the fight over coal vs climate. NC WARN and allies blocked the first of two Cliffside units Duke wanted to build – by proving it wasn’t necessary — and continued to struggle against the second unit. We have been protesting Duke Energy’s toxic coal ash spill into the Dan River, and working to ensure that North Carolina electricity customers do not foot the bill for the cleanup of the Dan River and Duke’s other coal ash sites.
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Greenscam Alert: Duke Ad Implies Elimination of Greenhouse Gases, and Op-ed in Herald Sun
NOTE TO EDITORS & PUBLIC OFFICIALS Contact: Jim Warren February 18, 2008 919-416-5077 Duke Energy Deception Worsens Regarding New Plant’s Emissions Media, public officials must also be skeptical of State claims about Cliffside Statement from Jim Warren, NC WARN Executive Director: We call on all …
NC WARN Debates Duke Energy – WUNC Radio’s State of Things
Why coal and why now? Host Frank Stasio discusses the economics and environmental impact of meeting the state’s energy needs
Lip-Sticking a Pig: Easley Team Approves Cliffside by Distorting Pollution Levels – News Release by NC WARN
The State and Duke Energy seem to be working in tandem to put lipstick on a pig, based on their coordinated announcements today. Despite their withering campaign of distortion, building the Cliffside power plant is a losing strategy for the climate crisis, air quality and mercury poisoning of the North Carolina public.
‘Truth Squad’ Needed to Scrutinize Duke Energy – Letter to the News and Observer
January 25, 2008 To the Editor, The media should launch a “Truth Squad” to scrutinize both Duke Energy’s claims – and the state’s collusion in ignoring key issues – about the proposed Cliffside power plant. Although NC WARN was required to verify the accuracy of our statewide ads, Duke continually …
Feds Must Take Permit From State Control – News Release by NC WARN
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Jim Warren January 17, 2008 919-416-5077 Feds urged to take control of pollution case at Cliffside plant State has failed to heed EPA; feds should deny the permit, NC WARN says DURHAM, NC – The US Environmental Protection Agency should withdraw state authority over a …
Statewide Ads Target Duke CEO’s Contradictions – Statement from NC WARN
Because public officials and the news media have left unchallenged key contradictions regarding Duke Energy’s proposal to build a massive coal-fired power plant despite a rapidly accelerating climate crisis, NC WARN is placing full-page newspaper ads calling on North Carolinians to press CEO Jim Rogers to walk his talk by cancelling the Cliffside project and turning to efficient, clean energy.
Letter: 11 Groups Urge CEO Rogers to Cancel Cliffside
The following letter was sent today by 11 public interest groups, urging Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers to cancel the planned Cliffside coal-fired power plant.
Dispelling Duke’s Deceptions: Pollution, water comparison of new vs old Cliffside units
A graph comparing mercury and arsenic emissions from old units 1-4 being retired at Cliffside and the proposed 800 MW plant.
Hansen, Climate Expert Joins Fight In NC – News Release by NC WARN
Dr. James Hansen, the nation’s foremost climatologist, will bring his urgent message against corporate influence over energy-and-climate decisions to North Carolina at a pair of forums in Charlotte and Chapel Hill hosted by the Carolinas Clean Air Coalition and NC WARN. Mike Nicklas, an internationally recognized green architect and leader in renewable energy, will join Dr. Hansen.