杜克能源公司要求北卡监管机构批准两年内提高18%的利率. Duke Energy seeks NC regulators' approval for an 18% rate hike over two years.

杜克能源进步公司要求北卡罗来纳州的监管机构批准两年内提高18%的利率, 从2027年开始每月增加28.06美元. Duke Energy Progress is asking North Carolina regulators to approve an 18% rate increase over two years, raising bills by $28.06 monthly starting in 2027. 为了满足15万新客户的需求, 并提高电网可靠性. The utility states the hike is necessary to fund infrastructure upgrades, including new poles and powerlines, to meet demand from 150,000 new customers and improve grid reliability against severe weather. 虽然公司强调需要进行这些投资, 但居民认为在高通胀时期的成本是负担重重的, 并敦促监管机构考虑家庭的财务压力. While the company emphasizes the need for these investments, residents argue the cost is burdensome during a time of high inflation and have urged regulators to consider the financial strain on households.