Duke Energy and Progress Energy, the two power companies that serve the Triangle, intend to merge late this year if their shareholders and regulators from state and federal governments approve.
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Duke Energy makes power play – The Charlotte Observer
Duke Energy and Progress Energy will announce a merger Monday that will base the combined N.C. power companies in Charlotte and make it the nation’s biggest electric utility with 7.1 million customers.
Duke-Progress merger could create another powerhouse utility- Sun Sentinel
Duke Energy and Progress Energy announced plans today to merge and create the nation’s largest power company with 7.1 million customers in six states.
Reactor Flaws Neglected as Regulators Rush to License New Nuclear Plants – News Release by AP1000 Oversight Group
Despite the discovery of a continuing series of cracks and holes in protective structures at the nation’s nuclear power plants, federal regulators are bowing to industry pressure and forging ahead to approve new nukes.
Duke Energy to Buy Progress – Statement by NC WARN
Statement by Executive Director Jim Warren
Will Duke-Progress merger advance nuclear goals? – Facing South
By Sue Sturgis Two North Carolina-based electric utilities plan to merge, creating a company that will surpass the Southern Co. as the nation’s largest power provider. Duke Energy of Charlotte intends to buy Progress Energy of Raleigh in a $13.7 billion all-stock deal. The new company — which would have …
NC WARN Hiring Organizers
NC WARN is currently accepting applications for two Grassroots Organizer positions.
Nuclear Prices Soar 37% as Solar Prices Keep Falling – News Release by NC WARN
John Locke Foundation attacks continue despite federal data fortifying NC WARN’s July finding that solar power is now cheaper than juice from new nukes.
NC WARN challenges Duke, Progress PR, growth claims – News Release by NC WARN
Arguments for new nuclear, coal plants ignore years of flat growth, rising rates, and a restructured economic future
Full-page ads claim state panel caved to builders on home energy efficiency standards – NC Independent News
Ads by NC WARN say NC Building Code Council cut back on new home standards that would produce long-term savings for buyers