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Join folks from across NC in speaking out against the proposed Cliffside, NC coal plant expansion. Public hearings allow concerned citizens, like yourself, to speak out against more polluting power plants and in support of a long-term commitment by the state of North Carolina to lasting energy efficiency measures.
You probably have a story to tell as a concerned citizen, parent, health professional, etc. The state of North Carolina Utilities Commission needs to hear from you!
Duke Energy has filed an application with the State of North Carolina Utilities Commission for approval of two new 800 megawatt coal units. In its application Duke claims that the additional expansion at their Cliffside plant (60 miles west of Charlotte) is necessary to meet growing energy demands at a reasonable price.
North Carolinians are being misled. Efficiency is far cheaper than adding new polluting power plants. Efficiency programs actually save the utility companies – and taxpayers - money since it costs more than 4 cents per kilowatt hour to create electricity in a coal or nuclear plant but only 3 cents per kilowatt hour to finance energy efficiency programs. Duke Energy has not adequately explored the alternative of energy efficiency first.
For details on the Charlotte public hearing CLICK HERE
For details on the Raleigh public hearing CLICK HERE
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