NC Utilities Commission to consider Duke Energy’s request for rate hike

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 470

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Duke Energy is asking state regulators to approve an 18% increase in electricity rates for residential customers over the next two years.

That could mean an increase of about $28 per month for Duke Energy customers in 2027, rising to about $34 per month in 2028, according to Duke’s filings.

Utility rates have risen in past years, with Duke holding a monopoly over much of the Carolinas.

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