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Posts Tagged ‘utility bills’

The choice for North Carolina’s energy future: high rates or renewable energy?

By Maddy Koch | November 4, 2022 | 0

I live in Duke Energy Progress territory, covering the eastern part of North Carolina and South Carolina along with a little patch in western North Carolina including Buncombe County. Soon, Duke Energy Progress plans to raise our rates, and I’m not sure it’s justified.

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Knoxville Community Group Calls for Affordable Utilities

By Kevin Ridder | June 25, 2021 | 0
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The Knoxville Water and Energy for All Campaign aims to address unaffordable utility bills and disconnections in the city.

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Beyond the Tuition Bill, College Students Face Stressful Housing and Utility Costs

By AV's Intern Team | May 20, 2021 | 0
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Nearly half of all college students faced housing insecurity in 2020, according to survey data. While COVID-19 made it harder for students to meet basic needs, the problem is not new.

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