energy

http://www.wilsontimes.com/Opinion/Letters/Story/Electric-rates-are-astr...

Mark Bibbs writes. "Electric rates are astronomical, unconscionable

After reading both the main editorial and the letter submitted by Jim Richardson on Tuesday, I felt compelled to write to echo support for both opinions. I have lived and practiced law here in Wilson for a little over 10 years, after having lived in Raleigh, Chapel Hill and my hometown of Kings Mountain.

...I call and talk with friends and family across this state to compare utility bills from time to time, and I am shocked by how out-of-line and expensive our bills are in comparison to small towns or large cities.

http://www.wilsontimes.com/Opinion/Letters/Story/-700-plus-utility-bill-...

http://www.wilsontimes.com/Opinion/Editorials/Story/Rein-in-ElectriCitie...

On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy announced the seemingly impossible goal of reaching the moon by the end of the 1960's.

"I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth."

Just eight years later, Astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon ultimately fulfilling President Kennedy's challenge. America and the world continue to reap the benefits of President Kennedy's inspiration and dedication to this day.

Just imagine America today had we enjoyed such leadership on energy independence the past eight years, rather than the failed energy policies of Bush, Cheney and my opponent Robin Hayes, the oil industry's #1 Representative in Congress.

http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/content/news/stories/2008/07/29/c...

Good for the Rocky Mount City Council Members for standing up to ElectriCities and questioning Jesse Tilton (miracle of all that he showed his face for ONCE). BUT, I hope they do what Councilman Wiggins suggested and put the request to cut in writing.

Tilton's suggestion about "go to Washington and lobby" is laughable. Go spend money on some luxury suites like he does. The crummy refinance job is not the fault of WASHINGTON. Trying to deflect as usual. Mismanagement knows no bounds. Let's see what his spin is when the Telegram researches issues. "It will only get worse" darn right because the mismanagement errors keep on stacking up.

This meeting is at the building on Meadow wood in Raleigh. They keep changing the time (ie pushing it up). Note it starts at 9 am so I am posting 8:30 just in case. Slippery crowd

http://www.wilsontimes.com/Opinion/Editorials/Story/Don-t-compound-NCEMP...

http://www.wilsontimes.com/Opinion/Letters/Story/City-Council-should-cha...

Wilson Times is on Board now with editorials. Rick Dew's Letter to the Editor published.

Thanks to those emailing from the western cities and eastern cities. Many of you want to know why this is happening in the east only.

A short documentary by three students from Appalachian State University about North Carolina's Small Wind Initiative!

Finally a reporter who can report!

http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/local/content/news/stories/2008/07/13/...

But still, not the whole story.

However, see how Sam Noble and Fred Turnage defend their man. Why is that?
What co-ops have salaries like Tilton's? None I have found. Lets see some facts Mr. Noble. What other entities have increases like this from bad refinancing Mr. Turnage? We keep hearing it but where are those entities and what are the ramifications.

And what about the double digit salary increases staff got to drive up Tilton's salary increase? How much were those and who got them? Tilton gave many of them and the documents have been floating around for a while now. He pumped one guy up at least 60% over 5 years - Clay Norris.

The board will decide what to do with the rate committee recommendation

PLEASE attend the rate committee meeting tomorrow at 10 am in Rocky Mount, Braswell Library. Ken Raber and Sam Noble told one of our gorup that we would not get answers to questions but we could ask questions. Apparently it is not appropriate for them to answer questions before they stick it to you. And answering questions is a drain on them administratively.

Jesse Tilton has admitted a botched refinancing deal that is costing 5% of the rate increase. Don't know about you but I can handle paying for increased fuel costs but the extra 5% because of CEO mismanagement is another story and the fact that he concealed it for months is an even bigger problem.

http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/content/news/stories/2008/06/26/e...