Wednesday, March 7th, 2018 | Posted by AV's Intern Team | 1 Comment
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. [
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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. [
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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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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. [
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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. [
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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. [
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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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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 ... [
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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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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. [
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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. [
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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. [
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