The North Carolina Utilities Commission signed off on a rate hike proposed by Duke Energy, effectively shifting the cost burden of cleaning up coal ash onto many families who are already struggling to stay afloat. [ Read More ]
N.C. regulators shift coal ash cleanup costs to ratepayers
Wednesday, March 7th, 2018 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | 1 Comment
High winter energy bills got you down?
Thursday, February 8th, 2018 | Posted by Rory McIlmoil | No Comments
Thousands of families see their energy costs skyrocket in winter, leaving many struggling to pay their bills. Here's a basic overview of electric bills and how energy use translates to the balance you see on your bill. [ Read More ]
Hold Duke Energy accountable for its illegal coal ash leaks
Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 | Posted by Ridge Graham | No Comments
North Carolina environmental regulators have proposed an arrangement that requires Duke Energy to take some expedited clean-up steps at its Marshall, Allen and Cliffside coal ash ponds. But the proposal doesn't go far enough. The N.C. DEQ needs to hear from you!
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MLK Day of Service
Tuesday, January 30th, 2018 | Posted by Becca Bauer | No Comments
On Saturday, January 20, students at Appalachian State University joined with Appalachian Voices for the annual MLK Challenge, a day of community outreach in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. [ Read More ]
1,000 days on bottled water
Friday, January 19th, 2018 | Posted by Ridge Graham | 1 Comment
Last week marked the 1,000th day that hundreds of families in North Carolina have had to use nothing but bottled water for drinking, cooking and bathing because their well water is likely contaminated by one of Duke Energy's leaking coal ash ponds. [ Read More ]
Get to know the Energy Savings team and what drives our work
Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 | Posted by Rory McIlmoil | No Comments
Our Energy Savings campaign works to expand energy efficiency and empower members of electric cooperatives. Learn about our campaign and why each member of our team is passionate about this work. [ Read More ]
Gov. Cooper should crack down on Duke Energy’s hazards
Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 | Posted by Amy Adams | 1 Comment
Recent revelations of collusion between Duke Energy and university scientists regarding coal ash should come as no surprise. Duke is, after all, a notorious corporate polluter on federal probation after pleading guilty to systemic violations of the Clean Water Act.
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Boo! Should Duke Energy’s shift from electricity rates to mandatory fees scare us?
Tuesday, October 31st, 2017 | Posted by Guest Contributor | 1 Comment
In addition to the thousands of customers, NC's customer advocate has come out strongly against Duke Energy Progress's 14 percent rate hike. There's even more to the story when you dig in ... [ Read More ]
Upset residents say NO to Duke Energy rate hikes
Friday, October 20th, 2017 | Posted by Amy Adams | No Comments
Hundreds of upset electricity customers attended a series of hearings regarding a 16.7 percent rate hike proposed by Duke Energy Progress. Public comments will be taken through Nov. 19
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Duke Energy wants to raise your power bill
Tuesday, September 12th, 2017 | Posted by Nick Wood | No Comments
Duke Energy is asking the North Carolina Utilities Commission for approval to raise rates for its residential customers by more than 16 percent. But North Carolinians are already paying the cost for Duke Energy's mess. [ Read More ]
The fight against the Atlantic Coast Pipeline is not over
Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 | Posted by Ridge Graham | 3 Comments
As expected, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently gave a glowing review to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, overlooking the threats to wetlands, forest, drinking waters and indigenous populations along the pipeline's proposed route. [ Read More ]
A summer of learning and organizing against pipelines
Thursday, July 27th, 2017 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | No Comments
This is the last day of my internship with Appalachian Voices. But even though my formal time here is over, I plan to continue fighting for clean water. [ Read More ]
