AG called the change “a step in the right direction,” but said still too high.
The push comes as North Carolina has experienced a surging population and additional energy demands.
Concerned neighbors said there have been several outage alerts in the past year, and already three in 2026.
Duke Energy wants customers to conserve energy between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m. Monday.
The severity of a storm depends on many variables and regardless, ABC11 wants your family, loved ones and pets to be ready and safe.
Crews started arriving in the parking lot at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek late Friday.