NC WARN’s motion cites Duke’s attempts to expand its customer base; long-term projections prove Cliffside is an unnecessary risk to ratepayers, health and climate
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More Proof Cliffside, New Nukes Are Not Needed – News Release by NC WARN
NC WARN: Waste Awareness & Reduction Network NEWS RELEASEContact: Jim Warren February 9, 2009919-416-5077 The Southeast has a large surplus of electricity supply, but power companies want to build more plants – on the backs of customers, says watchdog group DURHAM, NC – More industry data was released today showing …
Governor Urged to Rebuke Regulators Over Cliffside Coal Plant – News Release by NC WARN and Partner Organizations
Appalachian Voices, Canary Coalition, Carolinas Clean Air Coalition, NC Interfaith Power & Light, NC WARN, Rutherford Citizens, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy NEWS RELEASE January 15, 2009 New Governor Urged to Rein in Regulators, Cancel Coal Plant Groups protest at “sham” hearing; say state and Duke Energy used magic numbers to …
Case for Cliffside & New Nukes is Dead – News Release by NC WARN
The Case for Cliffside and New Nukes is Dead The news media must connect the dots on why Duke and Progress are risking up to 40 billion public dollars for power plants that are not needed Statement from Executive Director Jim Warren: DURHAM, NC – For three years Progress Energy …
Duke Struggles to Justify New Plants – News Release by NC WARN
Duke Energy Struggles to Justify Risky New Power Plants Utility is grilled at hearing over adding new customers outside its service area Statement from NC WARN Executive Director Jim Warren: DURHAM, NC – Attorneys for consumers, environmentalists and even a rival power company argued this week that Duke Energy is …
Joint Challenge vs. New Nuclear Plants – News Release by NC WARN and Partner Organizations
Legal Action Says Westinghouse Design is Plagued by Flaws, Four Years’ Delay
Cost Doubles for New Nukes at Shearon Harris – News Release by NC WARN
Cost Estimate Doubles for New Nukes at Shearon Harris Progress Energy amends license application to counter critics, who say watch out for more hikes due to mounting design problems Statement by Executive Director Jim Warren: DURHAM, NC – Progress Energy has notified federal regulators that the cost to build two …
Duke’s Con Job + Bad News on Climate – News Release by NC WARN
Evidence mounts that Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers is trying to pull a massive con job on Carolinas electricity customers concerned about rising power bills, air quality and brand new data about ominous climate tipping points.
Nuke Revival Faces Nightmare Scenario – News Release by NC WARN
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Jim Warren/919-416-5077 September 8, 2008 Nuclear Revival Hits More Delays over Design Problems Industry nightmare looms as Westinghouse misses deadlines, asks NRC to suspend schedule; upcoming meetings could be pivotal DURHAM, NC – Hopes for resuscitating the U.S. nuclear power industry have suffered another serious setback as …
Legal Challenge vs. New Harris Reactors: Progress Energy cutting corners on safety, security – News Release by NC WARN
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