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North Carolina taxpayers are about to get stuck with a big bill - if the General Assembly continues the state's "Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard" (REPS) and renewable energy tax credit policies.
North Carolina taxpayers are about to get stuck with a big bill - if the General Assembly continues the state's "Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard" (REPS) and renewable energy tax credit policies.
 
Two of three drivers of higher electricity costs in North Carolina are renewable energy investments by utilities and the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standards (REPS) mandate, according to a new report released by the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA).
Two of three drivers of higher electricity costs in North Carolina are renewable energy investments by utilities and the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standards (REPS) mandate, according to a new report released by the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA).
 
Imagine a piece of state legislation that could both lower your utility bill and make North Carolina more competitive for jobs.
Imagine a piece of state legislation that could both lower your utility bill and make North Carolina more competitive for jobs.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced today he is nominating Revenue Secretary Lyons Gray to the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today he is nominating Revenue Secretary Lyons Gray to the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed House Bill 140 into law today, which designates Saturday, April 18 as Lineman Appreciation Day in 2015. Next year and beyond, the day will be commemorated throughout the state on the second Monday of April.
Governor Pat McCrory signed House Bill 140 into law today, which designates Saturday, April 18 as Lineman Appreciation Day in 2015. Next year and beyond, the day will be commemorated throughout the state on the second Monday of April.
 
Electricity is one of the most basic household necessities. It isn't a luxury item. That means it is something that every household must buy, regardless of income level - and as such, its costs are especially burdensome on the poor.
Electricity is one of the most basic household necessities. It isn't a luxury item. That means it is something that every household must buy, regardless of income level - and as such, its costs are especially burdensome on the poor.
 
Utilities rely on easements to control a considerable amount of land in North Carolina. But state law also places limits on the amount of time a utility has to enforce easements it holds — currently, six years. The state's second highest court recently affirmed that six-year statute of...
Utilities rely on easements to control a considerable amount of land in North Carolina. But state law also places limits on the amount of time a utility has to enforce easements it holds — currently, six years. The state's second highest court recently affirmed that six-year statute of...
 
Before legislators could adjourn for the year they had to do two things: give teachers a pay raise and pass a coal ash cleanup bill. Most agree their coal ash solution was weak, leaving more questions than answers.
Before legislators could adjourn for the year they had to do two things: give teachers a pay raise and pass a coal ash cleanup bill. Most agree their coal ash solution was weak, leaving more questions than answers.
 
The Duke Energy coal ash saga reminds us of the old poem, "For Wont of a Nail." No doubt you remember that because of a missing horseshoe nail a horse, a rider, a message, a battle, a war and a kingdom were lost.
The Duke Energy coal ash saga reminds us of the old poem, "For Wont of a Nail." No doubt you remember that because of a missing horseshoe nail a horse, a rider, a message, a battle, a war and a kingdom were lost.
 
Enough with the hysteria, finger pointing and partisanship already. The Duke Energy coal ash spill needs immediate action, there’s blame enough to go around and we need to focus on fixing problems.
Enough with the hysteria, finger pointing and partisanship already. The Duke Energy coal ash spill needs immediate action, there’s blame enough to go around and we need to focus on fixing problems.
 
North Carolina's renewable energy portfolio standards (RPS) survived an attempt to cap and end the mandate last year as crony politics won out over protection of poor ratepayers.
North Carolina's renewable energy portfolio standards (RPS) survived an attempt to cap and end the mandate last year as crony politics won out over protection of poor ratepayers.
 
We reported earlier on an uproar in Davidson County about filling a vacant state House seat. State Rep. Jerry Dockham (R), the area's legislator since the 90s, resigned to take an appointment to the NC Utilities Commission.
We reported earlier on an uproar in Davidson County about filling a vacant state House seat. State Rep. Jerry Dockham (R), the area's legislator since the 90s, resigned to take an appointment to the NC Utilities Commission.
 
Some Davidson County GOP leaders are telling me they see the hand of Speaker Thom Tillis and Raleigh-based GOP operatives involved in the process to fill an open state House seat - and they don't like it.
Some Davidson County GOP leaders are telling me they see the hand of Speaker Thom Tillis and Raleigh-based GOP operatives involved in the process to fill an open state House seat - and they don't like it.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has reappointed Ed Finley as chairman of the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
Governor Pat McCrory has reappointed Ed Finley as chairman of the North Carolina Utilities Commission.
 
Today, I had a five minute chat with the Washington's Electric Utilities Director Keith Hardt about what caused last night's blackout on the east side of Washington.
Today, I had a five minute chat with the Washington's Electric Utilities Director Keith Hardt about what caused last night's blackout on the east side of Washington.
 
The City of Washington Utilities has a huge blackout in Mac'swood and east of Washington from Bonner Street to the east. This was realated to me by the officers that run the 911 service.
The City of Washington Utilities has a huge blackout in Mac'swood and east of Washington from Bonner Street to the east. This was realated to me by the officers that run the 911 service.
 
On June 8, 2013 at approximately 9:40 p.m., the City of Washington experienced a power surge within its electrical system.
On June 8, 2013 at approximately 9:40 p.m., the City of Washington experienced a power surge within its electrical system.
 
On June 6, 2013 at approximately 11:05 p.m., the Beaufort County Detention Center lost all power within the facility.
On June 6, 2013 at approximately 11:05 p.m., the Beaufort County Detention Center lost all power within the facility.
 
Sometimes, despite good intentions, we just get things wrong. That's what happened in 2007, when the North Carolina legislature enacted a bill to force electric utilities to buy "renewable" power from wind, solar, and other expensive and unreliable sources.
Sometimes, despite good intentions, we just get things wrong. That's what happened in 2007, when the North Carolina legislature enacted a bill to force electric utilities to buy "renewable" power from wind, solar, and other expensive and unreliable sources.
 
Today, Governor McCrory announced the following appointments
 
The News and Observer is reporting that the Chivcago based Invergy is shelving the Pantego Wind Farm scheduled to begin later this year.
The News and Observer is reporting that the Chivcago based Invergy is shelving the Pantego Wind Farm scheduled to begin later this year.
 
Duke Energy's CEO Jim Rogers issued a veiled threat to the NC Utilities Commission: if they don't approve the 7.2 percent rate increase his company requested Duke could move their corporate headquarters to another state.
Duke Energy's CEO Jim Rogers issued a veiled threat to the NC Utilities Commission: if they don't approve the 7.2 percent rate increase his company requested Duke could move their corporate headquarters to another state.
 
The company formerly known as Progress Energy, now part of the Duke Energy monopoly, is seeking a 14 percent hike in electric rates for households in its North Carolina territory.
The company formerly known as Progress Energy, now part of the Duke Energy monopoly, is seeking a 14 percent hike in electric rates for households in its North Carolina territory.
 
The N. C. Utilities Commission is giving a green light for the construction of the Pantego Wind Energy project.
The N. C. Utilities Commission is giving a green light for the construction of the Pantego Wind Energy project.
 
As we have reported here on several occasions in the last several months, your electrical bill is headed up, up and up. Now we learn that the proposed merger of Progress Energy and Duke Energy will make them go up even more.
As we have reported here on several occasions in the last several months, your electrical bill is headed up, up and up. Now we learn that the proposed merger of Progress Energy and Duke Energy will make them go up even more.
 
The Washington City Council, meeting in the Committee of the Whole on Monday, (3-28-11) heard a report on its electrical utility system done by Hometown Connections.
The Washington City Council, meeting in the Committee of the Whole on Monday, (3-28-11) heard a report on its electrical utility system done by Hometown Connections.
 
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