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The Real Story Behind Deregulation and Why Your Utility Bill Is Higher
News & Observer, The (includes Chapel Hill News) (Raleigh, NC)The News & Observer July 15, 2001 Article Text: Betty Lou Baker isn’t responsible for the decisions by Lumberton and 50 other North Carolina cities and towns to buy overpriced nuclear power plants. But she and 735,000 other people are paying for those choices. Baker buys…
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Fayetteville NC Electric-May End Ties with ElectriCities
Fayetteville’s home-grown utility may sever ties with a trade organization in Raleigh. The Public Works Commission is balking at next year’s projected $94,353 in dues that must be paid to remain a member of ElectriCities, which represents 51 cities that own electric utilities. Most of the members are in North Carolina. PWC commissioners say the…
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Wilson Councilman wants to dismantle ElectriCities. But, would you be better off to dismantle the Wilson City Council? Well, Yes & No…Here’s Why…
I’ve posted the entire article below because most of the people I know can’t afford to pay the $30/month for the Wilson Times online access. –I’ve got my own issues with charging for online content, but that’s another story. After reading the article, here’s my input that I think in noteworthy. You may not like…
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What Could the General Assembly Do For Ratepayers? And How Much Is Political Capital Worth? Well, Here’s My Plan…at long last!
Quote: “To me, this is an honest and brokered approach that is not only doable, but morally correct and ethical.” Having read the Elizabeth City advance I started thinking it’s time for me to put up or shut up. Well, below is a plan I think the City of Rocky Mount (through the guidance of…
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