Duke Energy Rate Hike Faces Public Pushback

Duke Energy wants to raise rates to fund grid upgrades for North Carolina’s growing population and booming data centers, but residents are sounding the alarm—many can’t afford higher bills while getting less energy. The Utilities Commission faces a tough call, with Attorney General Jeff Jackson pushing for a smaller hike and even proposing separate pricing for data centers. The final decision could reshape household budgets across the state. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/530dcb69df577f24