Duke Energy Rate Hike Reduced | Winston–Salem News

Duke Energy Carolinas is lowering its proposed electricity rate hike from a steep 18% to a more modest 3.7% over two years, after negotiations with stakeholders. This change affects over 2 million residents in central and western North Carolina, including counties like Forsyth, Guilford, and Alamance. The North Carolina Utilities Commission will decide the final approval at a public hearing in Salisbury this Wednesday, with new rates potentially taking effect January 1. 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/a21e42eaaba55c34