Sweating that next electric bill? NC Senate Democrats say these bills could help.

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 891

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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In May, over 353,000 North Carolina households received notices from their electricity provider that they were at risk of disconnection.

Sen. DeAndrea Salvador (D-Mecklenburg) said that figure underscores how many families are struggling this summer to cover rising energy costs.

“People are trying to make decisions about groceries, rent, childcare, and all of the other costs that compete for a space in a household budget,” said Salvador.

At a Wednesday press conference, Salvador said as …

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