To give you an idea of how important forced-annexation is to North Carolinians, the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Pilot is running a pro/con series on the issue.  Daren Baksts’ anti-forced annexation piece ran this past week – almost a complete reprinting of his Spotlight. If you want to hear what the other side is saying, check this out. Although the forced-annexation debate is hot both inside and outside of the legislature, the prospect of mandating renewable energy within the state, is rather hush-hush in the public. Senate Bill 3: Promote Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency is made its way through the Senate, recently. Daren and Becki did a good job of providing information about the impacts of these proposed regulations on consumers. Our arguments will become more targeted as both continue to follow the issue as it moves through the House.