Duke Energy Rate Hike Under Fire | Durham News

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is fiercely challenging Duke Energy’s proposed 6.8% rate hike, calling it misleading—arguing residential customers will face a steeper 9.3% jump in bills and accusing the company of deceptive testimony under oath. As the Utilities Commission weighs the settlement, Jackson insists transparency matters, especially as families already strained by inflation scramble to afford basics. Critics, including consumer group NC WARN, say even the 9.3% increase is too high, funding luxury projects like new power plants and data centers while everyday North Carolinians struggle. With approval looming and rates set to rise January 1, the public watches closely for a fair outcome that doesn’t deepen household hardship. 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/cb2f290d605693ab