NC customers would pay higher rates to build Cliffside and nuclear plants so the power company can expand in South Carolina.
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Duke Document Shows Demand Will DECLINE: More Evidence New Plants Aren’t Needed – News Release by NC WARN
More evidence proves Cliffside plant isn’t needed
Bond Ratings Drop Over “Bet the Farm” Risk of Nukes – Coal Problems Too – News Release by NC WARN
Moody’s says new nuclear plants are a ‘‘bet the farm’’ risk; the report parallels coal plant financing risks, boosting our call for halting Duke’s Cliffside project.
NC WARN Appeals New Harris Reactors – News Release by NC WARN
Regulators show their partiality toward the industry, while ignoring cost, climate and safety concerns – AND the lack of a reactor design
24 Groups Back Revocation Motion – News Release by NC WARN
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
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