Be heard

Posted on by Carolyn Morrisroe

By email

Comments on the proposed Duke Energy Progress rate increase can be emailed to the N.C. Utilities Commission at statements@ncuc.net and to public staff at legal1@psncuc.nc.gov.

In person

  • A hearing to collect testimony from customers of Duke Energy Progress is scheduled in Asheville on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. at Buncombe County Courthouse, Courtroom 1A, 60 Court Plaza.
  • A “No Rate Hike for Dirty Energy” rally is being organized by Community Roots to take place at the Vance Monument in downtown Asheville from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 27 prior to the hearing. See avl.mx/41v.
  • An evidentiary hearing is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m. to hear expert witness testimony from Duke Energy Progress, the public staff, NCUC and any other parties to the proceeding. That hearing will be held in Commission Hearing Room 2115, Dobbs Building, 430 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh.
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About Carolyn Morrisroe
Carolyn Morrisroe served as news editor and reporter at Mountain Xpress. Follow me @CarolynMorrisro
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