Scores of North Carolinians have experienced higher bills—and, unfortunately, our electric rates are set to go up another 11-15% over the next few years.
Why? Because some politicians are so excited about solar and wind energy they’re willing to let YOU pay more.
Environmental activists' obsession with wind and solar energy, combined with their hatred of fossil fuels and nuclear power, have created a lot of problems for our energy supply.
Yes, these renewable energies produce fewer carbon emissions than natural gas and coal, but they also produce less power. And on top of that, they’re less reliable when you need them most (for instance, at night).
And the wildest thing about all of this—the enviro-activist’s obsession with solar and wind means they’re completely ignoring a reliable energy source that is also climate friendly: nuclear power.
They ignore these facts at your expense, resulting in higher energy bills for everyone.
So what can we do to fix this?
Only Pay for What You Get
North Carolina lawmakers can require Duke Energy, the primary energy provider in North Carolina, to only charge based on the reliability of different energy sources.
This would keep ratepayers like you from having to subsidize expensive solar and wind farms. It would also pave the way for Duke Energy to invest in reliable energy sources like nuclear power.
Importantly, this would also give Duke Energy the right incentives. Because it would mean they make money when the grid works and customers are happy.
And this reality check could save hardworking North Carolinians a lot of money.
And the best part is, this is achievable. In fact, there’s already model legislation that legislators can implement. If you want to learn more about what that would entail, please read this informative series by Jon Sanders, Locke’s Director of the Center for Food, Power, and Life:
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