Duke Energy rate hike proposal draws backlash at NCUC hearings

Duke Energy’s proposal to increase electric rates over the next two years is facing significant opposition from customers across North Carolina during North Carolina Utilities Commission hearings. Residents expressed concerns over already rising winter energy bills and shared how a further rate hike would impact their budgets. Duke Energy, in turn, explained the necessity of the rate increase to fund investments in reliability, grid strengthening against storms, and supporting the state’s growth.