NCPIRG

NCPIRG, the North Carolina Public Interest Research Group, is a state-based, citizen-funded advocacy group that promotes the public interest.

[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

Undermining energy efficiency standards threatens to cost the average North Carolina household $97 annually in utility savings. Urge @SenTedBuddNC and @SenThomTillis to oppose attacks on energy efficiency. https://t.co/WOlzomlycx

[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

The average North Carolina household can expect to save $1,947 in utility bills over the next two decades thanks to new energy efficiency standards. Learn more about #CleanestEnergy here https://t.co/WOlzomlycx

[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

A provision to ban NC cities & counties from passing measures to reduce waste was just slipped into the latest NC budget. Take action now to tell your legislators this is not what North Carolinians want.

[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

The #NoSurprisesAct provides both insured and uninsured people with important rights and protections relating to medical bills. Join an upcoming overview to learn your rights and get all your questions answered.

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[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

As #HurricaneIdalia looks to blow through North Carolina late this evening, we've got you covered with tips to help protect yourselves from the storm as well as possible opportunists, bad deals and con-artists.

https://t.co/tYQNalk92H

[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

North Carolinians deserve clean water free from toxic #PFAS chemicals.

Thanks to @WRAL for shedding light on the important stories of so many North Carolinians impacted by these toxins.

If you haven't seen the new documentary yet, check it out here:
https://t.co/xFvNxEufke

[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

Clean energy is win-win for our health, consumers, & our planet. Right now there are more opportunities than ever for individuals & our communities to make the switch to renewable energy sources & here in NC our houses of worship are helping lead the way.

https://t.co/2mPx3Sa4fR

[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

Social districts are popping up all across NC, but unfortunately popping up with them is lots of unnecessary plastic waste.

Check out more about what these districts are and what cities, businesses, and individuals can do to make them more sustainable.

https://t.co/fTCplwTWa0

[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

Did you know it's #PlasticFreeJuly? Now's the perfect time for our state to take action to reduce plastic waste. #HB28 passed the house w/ bipartisan support but now has stalled in the senate.

Tell our lawmakers it's time to move NC #BeyondPlastics: https://t.co/kIMS90xMpi

[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

NEW REPORT: State & local governments in North Carolina could save a total of over $350 million in lifetime expenses by purchasing #ElectricVehicles as opposed to gasoline-powered vehicles for their light-duty fleets over the next decade.

https://t.co/kE4bHQPhPa

[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

Ever feel like keeping up a printer is way more hassle than it should be? We think so too.

Check out our #BuiltToLast campaign director's take on what's wrong with printers and what we can do about it.

[Lucas Rockett Gutterman 🚀 @LG_Rocket]

Printer ink is sold at an absurd markup. Black printer ink purchased wholesale costs $1.18 per fl. oz., while functionally the same ink in a cartridge costs $118 per fl. oz. 🧵 #RightToRepair

https://t.co/WSYUHuHYkG

[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

Did you know it's #NationalPollinatorWeek? We rely on bees to pollinate more than 70 of the 100 crops that provide 90% of the world’s food!

Help protect our pollinators from bee-killing pesticides today: https://t.co/PqizXA8zqQ

[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

#PFAS don’t break down in the environment or our bodies–hence the nickname #foreverchemicals. Even low levels of exposure are linked to a myriad of negative health effects, including cancer, reproductive risks, reduced vaccine response & more. Learn more: https://t.co/ydgNmov3zW

[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

Happy #WorldOceanDay2023! We are celebrating today by taking steps to address one of the biggest threats our oceans face--plastic pollution.

Click here to tell your NC lawmakers its time to move our state beyond plastics: https://t.co/wjW0KnxVL6

[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

Thanks to @NCConservation @ZeroWasteNC and all the others that joined us for the first NC Plastic Waste Reduction Lobby Day!

Yesterday we held >20 visits w/ key lawmakers letting them know that it's time to pass #HB28 and move toward a #PlasticFreeNC.

https://t.co/ji9KoktW6F

[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

> 75 biomeds across NC have joined the call for our state to pass Medical Right to Repair reforms. Thanks to @BelkRep @RepBeckyCarney @CunninghamNCRep & Rep. Autry for filing #H752 on to address this critical issue.

#ncpol #righttorepair

https://t.co/UCS6DOL45e

[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

Good news🎉

The Managing Environmental Waste Act, HB28, which would reduce plastic waste in our state gov agencies passed unanimously out of it's 2nd house committee yesterday!

Thanks Rep. Harry Warren for leading the charge on this important issue.

https://t.co/90yBD9n8g1

[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

Our latest report, "The Plane Truth" identifies biggest airline complaints from 2022 including-
1) Refunds
2) Flight cancelations and delays
3) Baggage related complaints.

Check out more about these issues and what you can do to avoid them here: https://t.co/XeLsGw7PtG

[Steve Sbraccia @steveswncn]

As passenger complaints quadruple many people now consider air travel unreliable according to a new report that analyzes a years worth of gripes made to the US Dept of Transportation. I dig deeper into the @ncpirg report outlining what’s wrong. #cbs17 https://t.co/436khxhcxU

[U.S. PIRG @uspirg]

Ground-source? Air-source? Ductless? Ducted? Want to install a heat pump in your home, but not sure where to start? Join us Thursday March 16 at 5 PM EST to learn everything you need to know about heat pumps.
https://t.co/oDPvsvxIG0

[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

Check out more tips on freezing your files, requesting your credit reports, finding mistakes and other steps you can take to protect yourself here: https://t.co/vTPZYXW0qm

[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

What were North Carolinians' top complaints to the @CFPB in 2023?

1) Improper use of credit reports
2) Incorrect information on credit reports
3) Problems w/ a credit reporting company's
investigation into an existing problem

https://t.co/ueYXyKFrjS

[NCPIRG @ncpirg]

Notice a trend? The big 3 credit bureaus lead all complaints in CFPB database. So, we’ve shortlisted a couple of things to look out for when you get your next credit report back.

Use these tips to be safe and learn more about what to keep an eye out for!