Duke Energy Rate Hike Proposal Sparks Concerns over Rising Costs, Clean Energy

Duke Energy rate hike proposal sparks concerns over rising costs, clean energy

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A standing-room-only crowd packed into the North Carolina Utilities Commission in downtown Raleigh Monday night as dozens of residents, business leaders and advocates weighed in on Duke Energy’s proposed rate increase. Duke Energy is asking regulators to approve an 18% increase in residential electric rates over the next two years, a [...]

At a public hearing, customers urge commission to reject Duke Energy's proposed rate hike

State regulators got an earful from Duke Energy customers over the utility giant's 18% rate hike request.

Duke Energy proposes rate hike in North Carolina; customers could see bills rise up to 18%

Customers across North Carolina could soon see higher power bills as Duke Energy asks state regulators to approve a multi-step rate increase.

Duke Energy seeks rate hike as customers push back on rising bills

Duke Energy seeks an 18% rate hike as bills have already risen 22% since 2020. Customers push back ahead of a public hearing on rising costs and accountability.

North Carolinians call for an audit of Duke Energy amid increased utility bills

A petition is circulating online demanding that Duke Energy’s billing system be audited. More than 33,000 North Carolina and South Carolina residents have signed the petition asking for an independent review of the system to determine any overcharges on bills and call for the company to issue refunds, if that is the case. With the cost of living going up, Duke Energy’s recent bill increases have made it harder for families to afford basic expens…