NC WARN today filed a challenge at the NC Utility Commission against a new Duke Energy program that would refund, to selected large customers, nearly all of last year’s controversial 7.2% rate hike.
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Bringing Solar Power to Those Most in Need – NC WARN News Release
NC WARN today announced a campaign to donate solar electric and hot water systems to nonprofit facilities providing services for needy North Carolinians. By working with local solar installation companies, the group is promoting solar power as solid, affordable investments for most homes and businesses, and a key element of the much-needed statewide shift to a climate-protecting renewable energy economy.
Duke-Progress merger could be scotched by backroom deal on new nuclear plant and billions in cost of broken plant – News Release from NC WARN
$560 Million in Cost Overruns at South Carolina Nuclear Project – News Release from NC WARN
Vogtle Nuclear Construction Faces “Additional Delay” Based on Miscalculations in Foundation Concrete – News Release from NC WARN and Alliance for Nuclear Accountability
SC nuclear project likely hinges on NORTH Carolina approval – News release by NC WARN
This Friday, the NRC is expected to approve a Construction and Operating License for two Westinghouse AP1000 reactors at the VC Summer nuclear plant in South Carolina. The project, being developed by South Carolina Electric & Gas, is likely to hinge on Duke Energy and/or Progress Energy buying into it after a COL is issued.
Problems mount at nuclear construction in Georgia – News Release by NC WARN
Cost Overruns Hit another Nuclear Construction Project – This one in South Carolina, Press Release by NC WARN
NRC License for New Vogtle Reactors Will be Opposed in Federal Court, Suspension of Construction at Georgia Site to be Sought – Release by NC WARN, Other Groups
New Nuclear in Georgia is Harming Climate Protection Despite Industry’s Key Claim – News Release from NC WARN
As the nuclear industry plans to celebrate the NRC’s upcoming approval of construction licenses for two Westinghouse reactors, which Georgia Power is already building at Plant Vogtle, NC WARN urges the news media to scrutinize a top industry talking point: that nuclear will help with climate change by replacing coal power.