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Duke Energy Rate Battle Heats Up | Wilmington News
Duke Energy’s proposed 15% rate hike for North Carolina families is under fire again, as Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s office argues the utility can modernize without such a steep climb — citing past success in negotiating lower increases. The AG’s team is pushing for separate rate tiers for heavy users like data centers and even allowing them to generate their own power, aiming to ease the load on everyday consumers. The final decision rests with the North Carolina Utilities Commission, with a hearing set for August 4 and potential new rates taking effect as early as January 2027. Listen…
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