Asheville, NC - Duke Energy is the largest utility in the US, and one of largest in the world. It emits more greenhouse gases than any other corporation (almost 2% of total GHG’s), and is fighting a losing battle to protect its right to create dirty energy for the foreseeable future.
Many people were locked out of the hearing the public hearing last night. The doors were locked at 7 pm and no one could get in after that. Speakers at the hearing, even a local mayor as well as a range of environmental and justice organizations, were UNANIMOUSLY opposed to Duke’s Rate Hike proposal. Some advocated breaking up Duke Energy, revoking their corporate charter, and creating real energy democracy with local control.
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