To: North Carolina Utilities Commission
Stand up for solar power over Duke's profits: Take action now!
I disagree with the fine Duke Energy asked the North Carolina Utilities Commission to enact against NC WARN for selling solar power to Faith Community Church. I urge the Utilities Commission not to bend to Duke’s pressure. Instead of fining NC WARN for providing solar power to the church, the Commission should rule in favor of its ability to do so.
Please ensure that there is no fine and rule affirmatively that other entities can sell affordable solar throughout North Carolina.
Thank you for considering my comments.
Please ensure that there is no fine and rule affirmatively that other entities can sell affordable solar throughout North Carolina.
Thank you for considering my comments.
Why is this important?
Duke Energy will stop at nothing to protect its profits. Right now, it’s attacking a solar project that benefits a church!
Here’s what’s happening: Duke has asked state regulators in North Carolina to fine a small nonprofit up to $1,000 a day (now more than $180,000). Why? Because the nonprofit is selling solar power to Faith Community Church in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Duke has long been fighting to prevent anyone besides monopoly utility giants from selling solar power. Meanwhile, it has virtually no plans to offer solar itself. That means Duke is effectively making it impossible for North Carolinians to power their communities with clean energy if they can’t afford the up-front costs. We need your help to fight back!
Tell the North Carolina Utilities Commission: Stop Duke Energy from bullying our communities out of using solar power!
Here’s what’s happening: Duke has asked state regulators in North Carolina to fine a small nonprofit up to $1,000 a day (now more than $180,000). Why? Because the nonprofit is selling solar power to Faith Community Church in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Duke has long been fighting to prevent anyone besides monopoly utility giants from selling solar power. Meanwhile, it has virtually no plans to offer solar itself. That means Duke is effectively making it impossible for North Carolinians to power their communities with clean energy if they can’t afford the up-front costs. We need your help to fight back!
Tell the North Carolina Utilities Commission: Stop Duke Energy from bullying our communities out of using solar power!