‘Trick’-ing out homes for lower energy bills, stronger Charlotte communities
For more information, contact Aiden Graham, NCLCV Field Director; aiden@nclcv.org; (919) 597-8199 CHARLOTTE: Tomorrow, Charlotte neighborhoods will be filled with the sounds of “trick or treat” from children of all ages. But, for far too many parents, there are few “treats” when it comes to the reality of their energy bills. Working class families in […]
Nightmare on Jones Street
In the spirit of the season, we share with you a Halloween-inspired poem on what took place over the course of 2015 at the NC General Assembly. Warning: what you are about to read make cause you deep frustration, horror, and anger. We encourage you to seek out your voter registration card immediately in preparation […]
CIB 10/26/2015: He did it
Gov. Pat McCrory has acted to favor polluters over public health by signing the Polluter Protection Act. This week in CIB. Executive Watch: McCrory Signs Polluter Protection Act Gov. Pat McCrory on Friday left no doubt where he stands. By signing HB 765, the 2015 “rules reform” bill now widely known as the Polluter Protection […]
McCrory puts polluters ahead of people with one pen stroke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Dan Crawford, Director of Governmental Relations, NC League of Conservation Voters; dan@nclcv.org, 919.839.0020 or 919.539.1422 McCrory puts polluters ahead of people with one pen stroke RALEIGH: Despite more than 8,600 emails and hundreds of telephone calls from concerned citizens, Governor Pat McCrory signed into law the most anti-environmental bill of his […]
Weatherization event Saturday seeks to re-‘energize’ Southeast Raleigh residents
For more information, contact Aiden Graham, NCLCV Field Director; aiden@nclcv.org; (919) 597-8199 RALEIGH: As temperatures begin to drop around the Triangle, many local residents will face skyrocketing energy bills. The changing of the seasons force many Southeast Raleigh residents to make hard decisions when it comes to their money. Far too many pay nearly $400 […]
Empowering Triad residents to take steps for more energy-efficient homes
As temperatures drop across North Carolina as winter approaches, many families will be forced to make an unimaginable choice. Monthly energy bills will skyrocket to $200, $300, even $400 a month. How to pay for the rising electricity costs means a trade-off from paying for something else, whether it’s putting food on the table, gas […]
Earth Share NC helps us all #KeepNCGreat
When it comes to protecting our natural resources, there is more than enough work to go around. From keeping our rivers clean, rehabilitating wildlife, and preserving open spaces, it takes many hearts, hands, and heads to ensure these vital efforts get done. Through our 501(c)3 organization (NC League of Conservation Voters Foundation), we are grateful […]
CIB 10/19/2015: Unsettled with Duke settlement
Citizen conservation groups are challenging the state’s cave-in to Duke Energy on coal ash and groundwater pollution. This week in CIB. Administrative Watch: Conservationists Will Challenge ‘Sweetheart Deal’ Slashing Duke Environmental Fine Take a $25 million fine against Duke Energy for water pollution from coal ash at one power plant. Enter negotiations with Duke over […]
TABOR and the Environment: Wreaking Havoc For All
While TABOR (Taxpayer Bill of Rights) held the limelight briefly during the 2015 legislative session, it now sits in a House Committee, with the potential to re-emerge in 2016. What does TABOR have to do with our environment. Alexandra Forter Sirota, the Director of the NC Budget and Tax Center, explains in this guest post […]
CIB 10/12/2015: Still waiting…
We’re still calling on Gov. Pat McCrory to veto the Polluter Protection Act. This week in CIB. Executive Watch: Waiting for McCrory on Polluter Protection Act As of CIB press time, there’s still no word on whether Gov. Pat McCrory will sign or veto HB 765, the 2015 “rules reform” bill now widely known as […]
