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Duke Energy rate hike proposal draws scrutiny

Aug 11

Rocky Mount city council rejects utility shutoff moratorium

Aug 11

NC attorney general challenges Duke Energy rate hike figure

Jeff Jackson disputes Duke Energy's description of a proposed rate hike, arguing Duke misrepresented under oath how much customers would pay.

Aug 14

Duke Energy warns of higher power bills amid extreme heat

Aug 10

Duke Energy trims proposed rate hike, but customers remain concerned

Jul 25

NC auditor releases findings on Rocky Mount utility bill complaints

Jul 8

Duke Energy lowers proposed rate increase for NC customers

Jun 26

Duke Energy customers protest proposed rate hike at public hearing

Jun 4

Duke Energy prepares for hurricane season

Jun 3

Latest Videos

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Rocky Mount city council rejects utility shutoff moratorium

Aug 11

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PWC customers sound off over upcoming rate hike: 'Nobody's happy'

Feb 26

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Rate changes coming for PWC customers

Feb 26

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'Back to normal operations': Duke Energy says conservation worked

Feb 2

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Governor Stein, AG Jackson oppose proposed Duke Energy rate hike

Dec 5, 2025

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Durham Public Schools' electric buses are now on the road

Oct 30, 2025

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Heatwave tests power grids, sporadic power outages reported

Jul 29, 2025

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Tour of Duke Energy's Epicenter for Power Distribution

Jun 4, 2025

Latest Stories

Cary weighs temporary halt on new data centers to examine possible affects on water sources

Cary officials are considering a temporary pause on new data center construction.

May 29

E-bike rules and safety concerns grow in Cary, town leaders weigh new regulations

As e-bikes become more common, complaint calls rise about reckless behavior, Cary town leaders say.

May 8

At a public hearing, customers urge commission to reject Duke Energy's proposed rate hike

State regulators got an earful from Duke Energy customers over the utility giant's 18% rate hike request.

Mar 31

NC residents sound alarm over rising energy bills, demand audit of Duke Energy

A new petition is calling for an independent audit of Duke Energy's billing system.

Mar 11

PWC customers in Fayetteville sound off over upcoming rate hike: 'Nobody's happy'

PWC customers in Fayetteville can expect to pay more for electricity starting this spring.

Feb 26