Why everyone should care about Duke Energy’s “conservation” proposal
“We wouldn’t go to Krispy Kreme for a healthy diet plan or Exxon for fuel-savings tips. Why should we expect energy efficiency from Duke?”
Charlotte Observer op-ed contributor Lisa Zerkle
The state policy debate in now fully in election mode as Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory and Lieutenant Governor Beverly Perdue are sniping back and forth about special interest money, immigration, and the recent legislative session.
Pat McCrory, Republican candidate for Governor, is proposing health reforms that he says would help implement his belief that all North Carolinians deserve “affordable, high quality health care.” The goal is admirable, although it’s hard to find a politician anywhere these days who thinks our health system is fine and people should keep paying more for coverage.
NC Policy Watch with Fitzsimon & Schofield archives for July, 2008.
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