North Carolina Court Orders Utilities to Refund 35 Million
The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled the Utilities Commission erred by allowing three power firms to over-collect fuel charges. Duke Power CP&L and Virginia Electric and Power must refund about 35 million total to customers, with per customer refunds ranging from eight to twenty six dollars monthly. The ruling remands to the commission and notes differing views in a 4 to 3 decision with a dissenter.
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Action Line answers reader questions from The Enterprise
Read questions about addresses for rock musicians and industry figures, job cuts in garbage collection, dental insurance providers, the President’s full name, and liability for fire damage. The Enterprise offers guidance via Action Line with concise responses and official sources.
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Hunt Orders Four Day Week and 48 Hour Retail Rule
Gov. Jim Hunt announced a plan to run state government on a four day schedule and limit retail operations to 48 hours weekly to manage a worsening natural gas shortage. He urged canceling nonessential nighttime activities for schools and churches after declaring a state of emergency.
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Alaska Gas Pipeline Approved
A Federal Power Commission hearing officer recommended approving a 4000 mile Alaska to lower 48 gas pipeline via Canada. Nahum Litt found the Arctic Gas Study Group plan superior to El Paso Alaska Co. and Alcan Pipeline Co. proposals, with final action to follow by May 1 and a President’s decision by Sept. 1, possibly delayed. The Arctic group includes Alaskan Arctic Gas Pipeline Co., Canadian Arctic, Northern Border, and Pacific Gas Transmission Co.
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Cold Weather Brings Health Risks and Energy Strain
Dr. Jacob Koomen warns North Carolina's record cold raises health threats and heats up energy concerns. He cites increased disease spread in crowded indoor spaces and potential fatalities from exposure, noting that the elderly and ill are most at risk as temperatures stay low.
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Winter’s bitter bite drains billions from economy
The severe cold and gas shortages threaten the U S economy with plant closings and higher heating and food costs. Economists warn a continued freeze into February and March could add about 15 billion dollars in lost national income, offset by a planned stimulus package.
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Emergency gas rationing bill moves toward Carter signature
Senate 91 to 2 approves the natural gas emergency measure sending it to the House. It would allow gas diversion to cold areas and suspend federal price controls through August 1, with House action potentially the same day. House version adds a new price limit for unregulated intrastate gas.
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