Rest, regroup, and remember: This fight is far from over
THANK YOU. That's the most important thing we can say to you right now: Thank you for standing with us to fight Senate Bill 266, the "Ratepayer Risks Act."
On Tuesday, the N.C. General Assembly voted to override Gov. Josh Stein's veto of the bill. It was a huge disappointment to each Sierran who enthusiastically stood up for Duke Energy ratepayers, our state's clean energy economy, and all of us who want – and deserve – a clean environment to live in.
As you catch your breath and regroup for the next stage of this fight, please take a minute to appreciate what you accomplished:
- More than 70 visits to state legislators during our lobby day at the N.C. General Assembly,
- 2,885 emails sent to N.C. House and Senate members via our five action alerts,
- 2,110 phone calls to key state lawmakers,
- A news conference with partners and ratepayers,
- A rally with ratepayers, faith leaders and other allies – called off due to extreme heat, but leading to new partnerships, media attention, and …
- A packed House gallery of North Carolinians taking a stand against corporate greed.
YOU DID THAT. And it was tremendous.
You persuaded Governor Stein to veto S266. You moved some legislators to drop their support of this bill. You helped us rally longtime allies and forge new relationships across communities, building our strength for future activism exponentially. You showed that we will not be silent when our elected leaders willfully fail the people who put them in office.
We're not done. Lawmakers who put Duke Energy's profits over their constituents can expect us to fight back, to continue to speak out, and to remember Tuesday's vote as the next election cycle nears.
So please rest up. Get outside if you can to appreciate North Carolina's natural beauty. Visit with friends who share your hopes for a brighter future for our state. Remember how much we appreciate everything you did to support your neighbors – the ones you know and the strangers who share this planet with you.
And keep your eyes and ears open – we'll be in touch.