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Category: Graham Edwards

  • High Point Nuclear Power Costs To Rise

    …take a close look at what Edwards says about the national demand for power-dropping 3.6%.  If we weatherize our homes the demand will (in theory) drop even lower. The price will still continue to rise because not only is this a supply/demand issue but a debt issue.  All, and I mean all, of these towns…

  • Dominion rates are low low low

    Dominion is looking for a rate hike, but look at how low the average cost is for Dominion customers.  –BTW, they haven’t raised rates in 17 years.  Can’t say that for NCEMPA! Can you? Dominion Power seeks rate hike From staff, wire reports Tuesday, February 16, 2010 The major electric utility in northeastern North Carolina…

  • From Graham Edwards “It is what it is”

    Edwards concerning prices: “They are what they are!” Only 1 Rocky Mount City Council Member willing to challenge Edwards on that statement: Reuben Blackwell, Ward 2. Graham Edwards, CEO of ElectriCities, was in Rocky Mount NC recently to handout awards to local utility workers.  The awards were to be given out during the last NCEMPA…

  • Raber: No rate cut in Cherry proposal

    A plan offered last week by mayoral candidate Don Cherry contains good points but wouldn’t reduce electric rates for Elizabeth City customers, an ElectriCities executive said Tuesday. Cherry’s 10-point plan included recommendations regarding alternative energy, cooperation with other suppliers of electricity, and close regulation of rates. “While all of those are excellent questions and excellent…

  • Residents blast electric transfer Olson: $1M used for cops, other services

    Wednesday, July 15, 2009 A forum on city utility bills at Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church Tuesday night included intense public criticism of Elizabeth City’s practice of using a $1 million a year in electricity revenues to pay for general city services. The forum included audience questions and presentations by city staff on the home energy…

  • ElectriCities CEO says climate bill too costly

    (From Fayetteville Observer) The new leader of a North Carolina association of public electric systems says a climate bill that passed the U.S. House last month is too costly. In June, Graham Edwards became the newest chief executive officer of ElectriCities, a lobbying and training group that represents about 90 municipally owned systems, mostly in…

  • ElectriCities: Edward’s First Day

    The following is an old post from Taxpayers Against ElectriCities.  Some of not most of what they say is still valid today.  As the new CEO starts his job we suggest he Cleans house and start over.  And, don’t fall into the same trap as Jessee Tilton.  And, in case any body forgot about the…

  • Summary of Material Terms of CEO Contract

    This was faxed to us today from the ElectriCities attorney’s office. It is the terms of the contract for Graham Edwards, new CEO to begin June 22.

  • T. Graham doesn’t play well with Governors

    If you’re a governor of a State associated with T Graham Edwards (new Electricities CEO), you’ll know the T doesn’t stand for Teddy bear.  Edwards doesn’t have a problem standing up for his companies even against state governments.  The whole question now becomes…is he going to stand up for the ratepayers of eastern North Carolina?…

  • Not A Bad Package In A Down Economy

    Graham Edwards annual comp package: Base salary: $535,000 Incentive bonus: 10 percent of base salary ($53,500) Retention bonus: 10 percent of base salary ($53,500) Severance benefits: payable in the event of termination without cause. Includes the most recent base salary, incentive and retention bonus. Legal expenses: reasonable fees if terminated without cause and customary amounts…