Duke Energy has a hefty surplus of generation capacity; it should promptly retire at least one newer coal-burning plant and stop trying to build nuclear reactors.
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Groups don’t want utilities to raise rates to build nuclear plants – WRAL
Several organizations fired a pre-emptive strike Tuesday against plans by two North Carolina utilities.
Full-page ads claim state panel caved to builders on home energy efficiency standards – NC Independent News
Ads by NC WARN say NC Building Code Council cut back on new home standards that would produce long-term savings for buyers
Why Do Home Builders Want You to Waste Money? – News Release by NC WARN
The NC Building Code Council capitulated to pressure by the NC Home Builders Association, which will cost homeowners higher power bills while squandering state efforts to help curb global climate change.
Executive Director, Jim Warren, Interviewed on UNC-TV
Jim Warren was interviewed on NC Now – a program broadcast statewide on public television, UNC-TV – on NC WARN’s current focus to increase energy efficiency and adopt renewable energy sources in North Carolina.
Ending North Carolina’s Dependence on Dirty Coal – Facing South
As a state that depends heavily on coal-fired power, North Carolina currently dumps more climate-disrupting carbon dioxide pollution into the environment from burning fossil fuels than 186 nations.
Is nuclear necessary? Duke study touts power of renewables – USA Today
How necessary is nuclear power? Renewable energy, including solar, wind and hydroelectric, can provide all but 6% of North Carolina’s electricity, finds a new Duke University study. “Critics of renewable power point out that solar and wind sources are intermittent. The truth is that solar and wind are complementary in …
The Path to Clean Efficient Energy – News and Observer Oped by Dr. Blackburn, Jim Warren
Instead of risking $35 billion on new plants, there is a better, cheaper and more secure way to handle North Carolina’s energy needs.
Black, Brown & Green Alliance in Durham – Indy Weekly
With the world awakening to economic and environmental crises, a newly emerging Black Brown and Green Alliance in Durham is organizing to seize the strategic moment to blaze a sustainable and just economic path.
Duke Univ. Economist: Modest Increases in Efficiency, Renewables in NC Will Allow Closure of Coal-Fired Plants
The Duke University economics chairman emeritus argues that modest increases in efficiency and renewable power can allow North Carolina to retire coal-fired power plants instead of building new plants. See his study for NC WARN.