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Asheville Hearing on Duke Rate Hike Proposal March 12th
March 12, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
On Thursday, March 12th, the North Carolina Utilities Commission will hold its Asheville hearing on the latest proposal by Duke Energy to increase electricity rates. Duke Energy Progress is requesting an average 14.3% increase in residential electric bills to pay for new fossil fuel investments, coal ash mismanagement, and capital investments at coal plants. The increase would mean approximately $17.29 more per month for residential Duke customers.
Join MountainTrue members in Asheville on March 12th to tell the NC Utilities Commission: Enough is enough. No rate hikes for more dirty energy.
The hearing in Asheville will be held in Courtroom 1A of the Buncombe County Courthouse in at at 60 Court Plaza at 7pm. Those who wish to speak should arrive by 6:30pm to sign up.