Jeff Jackson: “This deal is an insult to the people of eastern North Carolina.”

They are illegally overcharging families and they have been, we believe, for years, so today, we’re taking them to court to stop this behavior.

This deal forces them to pay for the harm they caused the people of southeastern North Carolina, and gives our local governments more resources to help ensure clean drinking water for families.

The Utilities Commission has not rendered a final judgment here yet. So while there is still time on the clock, the governor and I are making our case to the Utilities Commission to have strong defenses for families and your average…

We have residential, we have commercial, we have industrial, but really these data centers exist as a separate category because of the sheer amount of energy they need.