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Triangle residents may get bigger energy bills soon. Don’t make these mistakes Original

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By Renee Umsted Verified
| The News & Observer Verified
With high temperatures putting air conditioners to work, the Triangle’s biggest electric utility is encouraging residents to take advantage of a free program to make sure they’re not missing out on potential savings this summer. Duke Energy customers can sign up for a home energy assessment, where an expert visits your home and offers suggestions on ways you can make it more energy efficient. During the in-home visit, the energy auditor can also install free products, if needed.
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1 in 4 NC households aren't poor but can't make ends meet. It's a risk for everyone

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By Renee Umsted Verified
| MSN Verified
More than a quarter of North Carolina households are above the federal poverty level but still don't have enough money to afford basic expenses . The national nonprofit United Way has a name for these households, which make up 28% of households in the state: ALICE - an acronym for asset limited, income constrained, employed.
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1 in 4 NC households aren’t poor but can’t make ends meet. It’s a risk for everyone

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By Renee Umsted Verified
| The News & Observer Verified
More than a quarter of North Carolina households are above the federal poverty level but still don’t have enough money to afford basic expenses. The national nonprofit United Way has a name for these households, which make up 28% of households in the state: ALICE — an acronym for asset limited, income constrained, employed.
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