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Duke Energy Formally Dodges Charges it Concealed Billions During Merger Approval Process – News Release from NC WARN

August 6, 2012

Utility says regulators must delay action on re-opening merger hearings, while still avoiding key questions about billions in planned charges to customers

$200 million in upgrades planned at idle Crystal River nuclear power plant – The Tampa Bay Times

August 5, 2012

In a move that flabbergasts its critics, Progress Energy Florida plans to spend more than $200 million of its customers’ money to upgrade the Crystal River nuclear power plant.

Initiative brings solar power to recovery center – The News & Observer

August 4, 2012

Trish Hussey and Rita Leadem stretched a ribbon in front of a solar panel set up just outside the front door of the Freedom House Recovery Center on Thursday afternoon.

Climate change is here – and worse than we thought – Washington Post OpEd by James Hansen

August 3, 2012

When I testified before the Senate in the hot summer of 1988, I warned of the kind of future that climate change would bring to us and our planet. I painted a grim picture of the consequences of steadily increasing temperatures, driven by mankind’s use of fossil fuels. But I have a confession to make: I was too optimistic.

Who is utility chair Finley? – The Triangle Business Journal

August 3, 2012

“There have been frustrations among public-interest groups; there have been concerns,” says Warren, who leads the North Carolina Waste Awareness and Reduction Network in Durham and is a frequent critic of utilities. “Any regulator in that situation has to work extra hard to remain impartial.”

Prominent Voice for the Poor Calls for an End to Rate Discrimination by Duke Energy – News Release from NC WARN

August 2, 2012

Law professor Gene Nichol supports NC WARN’s call for a stand-alone examination of Duke’s rate scheme that favors the world’s richest corporations.

Bringing Solar Power to Those Most in Need – News Release from NC WARN

August 2, 2012

New campaign donates solar rooftop systems to nonprofits and heralds sun-power’s affordability for homes and businesses.

Compel Duke Energy to Justify Billions in Planned Rate Hikes, Watchdogs Urge Regulators in Merger Case – News Release from NC WARN

July 31, 2012

Duke claims it doesn’t have to reveal merger costs to the public; NC WARN argues nuclear fleet corrections dwarf public benefits and were key reasons in CEO firing

Reconsider approval of utility merger, group urges – The Charlotte Observer

July 27, 2012

An advocacy group asked the N.C. Utilities Commission on Thursday to reconsider its approval of the Duke Energy-Progress Energy merger, claiming Duke hid plans to spend more than $2 billion in nuclear plant upgrades.

Watchdog group calls for new hearings in Duke merger – WFAE

July 26, 2012

The outspoken watchdog group NC WARN has begun a legal effort to have state regulators retract approval of the merger between Duke and Progress Energy.

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