Advocates launch new campaign urging NC lawmakers to address rising cost of living

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 587

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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North Carolinians who suffered through an unseasonably cold and snowy January are just now beginning to see the true cost of trying to stay warm. Ty McFarland with the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters says residential customers are feeling the squeeze of higher costs even as Duke Energy is seeing record profits.

“Today, Duke Energy announced their annual earnings, $4.9 billion,” said McFarland. “That’s how much they delivered in profits to Wall Street shareholders, …

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