NCJC Litigation Director warns of rising energy costs ahead of ‘Communities over Profit’ event

This week, our litigation director, Peter Gilbert, spoke with Public News Service about why the community is speaking up about energy policies that hurt struggling North Carolinians.

Peter explained that rising electric rates are also increasing housing costs and falling on communities already overburdened and struggling, while contributing to increased fossil fuel use.

“Building this expansive capacity, much of which is going to rely on fossil fuels, is really only necessary because of these new projected data centers,” Gilbert emphasized. “It’s not driven by an increased demand for residential electricity.” – Peter Gilbert, NC Justice Center Litigation Director.

Read the full article and then make sure to join community advocates at the ‘Communities over Profit’ event to urge state leaders to reject new permits that will allow corporations to build fossil fuel pipelines and gas power plants across our state that will raise residents’ energy bills even higher.

The event takes place Sunday, October 26, from 2-4pm at NC Freedom Park (218 N. Wilmington St. Raleigh). It will also feature music, art, and special guests, like the Giant Robot Fight Club. Find out more at this partner link.