Posts Tagged ‘Duke Energy’
Davie and Davidson county residents attend Duke Energy open houses to oppose plans for a massive fossil fuel complex along the Yadkin River
Community members from the grassroots groups “Davidson and Davie for a Clean Future” and “Davie Against Data” showed up with bold signs, creative chants and powerful speeches to protest Duke’s plans for a massive fossil fuel complex.
Read MoreCommunity meeting on Aug. 13 about proposed Duke Energy gas power plants
On Thursday, Aug. 13, residents and advocates will hold a community meeting to discuss Duke Energy’s plans for two methane gas-fired power plants in Davie County and the company’s largest liquefied natural gas storage facility in Davidson County.
Read MoreHundreds of residents, grassroots advocates call on North Carolina regulators to deny Duke Energy’s request to raise electric rates
Last night, members of the public and grassroots advocates spoke out against Duke Energy’s request to raise electric rates at a public hearing in front of the North Carolina Utilities Commission and a rally beforehand.
Read MorePublic meeting on May 28 about proposed Duke Energy gas power plants and Transco gas pipeline
On Thursday, May 28, residents and advocates will hold a community meeting to discuss multiple methane gas projects proposed in Davidson and Davie counties.
Read MorePOSTPONED: ‘Drag Down Our Electric Bills’ rally and drag show to be held ahead of Duke Energy rate hike hearing in Durham
On Wednesday, June 3, Durham County residents, elected officials and advocates from various organizations will host a rally and drag show before a public hearing on Duke Energy’s request to increase electric rates in North Carolina.
Read MoreCommunity members, advocates to hold press conference ahead of Duke Energy rate hike public hearing
On Monday, April 13, Person County residents and advocates from various organizations will host a press conference to share their concerns about Duke Energy’s request to increase its rates for electric service in North Carolina.
Read MoreDuke Energy uses rigged system to rip its customers off — again
Duke Energy customers could face another major increase in electric bills that would hit families’ budgets hard — just when they can least afford it.
Read MoreNorth Carolina utilities are spending billions on methane gas infrastructure
Billions of dollars of pipelines, power plants, compressor stations and other methane gas infrastructure are at various stages of development across our state. We can rise up against this irresponsible surge of new fossil fuels that would increase electric bills while damaging public health and our land, air and water.
Read MoreNorth Carolina Utilities Commission holds public hearing to review Duke Energy’s plans for second new gas plant in northern Person County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 17, 2025 CONTACTJuhi Modi, North Carolina Field Coordinator, (919) 307-7925, [email protected] On Monday, May 5, the North Carolina Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing to gather feedback on Duke Energy’s plans to build a second new methane gas power plant near its existing coal plant on Hyco Lake in Person County. …
Read MoreStatement on utilities’ request to roll back coal ash and greenhouse gas protections
If granted, Duke Energy and other utilities’ request to weaken coal ash and air pollution rules would harm hard-working families living near power plants.
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