Progress Energy called witnesses Monday to testify to the North Carolina Utilities Commission about the need for an electricity rate increase. “You have to weigh (lower industrial rates) against the economics of raising a lot of other people’s rates,” said Jim Warren, executive director of NC WARN, a watchdog group that is a frequent critic of Duke and Progress. “It takes away buying power. That kills jobs, too.”
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Does Governor McCrory have conflict of interest? – ABC 11
In February, Governor Pat McCrory filled out a 2012 statement of economic interest that shows he has a meaningful financial stake in Duke Energy worth at least $10,000. The form did not require him to be more specific.
Watchdog group concerned over McCrory regulating Duke Energy – WSOC Charlotte
NC Warn, an energy watchdog group, told Eyewitness News that Gov. Pat McCrory should have no involvement regulating Duke Energy.
Watchdog asks Gov. McCrory to disclose value of Duke Energy stock holdings – Facing South
Following a Facing South report that found North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory (R) holds significant amounts of Duke Energy stock, a watchdog group sent him a letter asking him to disclose its exact value — and reiterated its call that he therefore recuse himself from appointing anyone to the state Utilities Commission.
Will Gov. McCrory help his friend Duke Energy capture the N.C. Utility Commission? — Facing South
This is a critical moment for North Carolina’s energy future, as a packed public hearing held in Raleigh this week showed — and there are growing concerns that the politician who might get to make key decisions about it has significant conflicts of interest.
How Duke Energy can change the climate game – News & Observer
Op-Ed by Jim Warren, NC WARN. North Carolina has a unique opportunity and duty to help avert runaway climate change and repair our wounded democracy. Because the world’s second-largest electricity generator, Duke Energy, is headquartered here, North Carolina can make a huge difference – one that also makes economic sense.
McCrory Could Re-shape NC Utilities Regulation – WFAE
Governor Pat McCrory has been busy in recent weeks filling his cabinet and top staff positions. And in at least three cases he’s appointed former colleagues from his 28 years working at Duke Energy. That’s led some to worry McCrory will follow the same pattern when he turns his attention to four impending vacancies at the North Carolina Utilities Commission, which is Duke Energy’s primary regulator in the state.
N.C. environmental group sues to overturn Progress Energy-Duke merger – Tampa Bay Times
A North Carolina environmental watchdog group filed an appeal Wednesday to revoke or modify the Progress Energy and Duke Energy merger, citing costly troubles with Progress’ nuclear fleet in Florida.
State groups urge McCrory on recusal from NC utilities commission appointments – News 14
Two state groups are urging Governor-elect Pat McCrory to recuse himself from appointing members to the NC Utilities Commission. AARP of North Carolina and NC WARN, an energy watchdog group, claim there is a conflict of interest because McCrory worked for Duke Energy for nearly three decades.
NC regulator approves deal ending investigation into Duke Energy merger, surprise CEO switch – Associated Press
Duke Energy formalized deals Monday that ended separate investigations by North Carolina regulators and the attorney general into whether the utility misled officials before a merger that made it the country’s largest electric company. The deals seek to balance greater oversight of the company with flexibility for its executives.