Duke Energy Rate Hike Reduced After Pressure | Raleigh News

Duke Energy slashed its proposed rate hike from 18% to 9.5% over two years after public backlash, claiming they listened to customers struggling with rising costs. Still, many worry the increases—$6.50 in January 2027, then $4.66 in January 2028—will hit low-income households hardest. The company also rolled out a new bill-tracking tool to help customers navigate the changes, while regulators continue reviewing the plan. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/cbaecf7f116cdd12