美国国家电力委员会审查杜克能源公司要求提高住宅用电费率至多18%. NC commission reviews Duke Energy's request to raise residential electric rates by up to 18%.

北卡罗来纳州公用事业委员会正在决定杜克能源是否可以在两年内将住宅电费提高18%. The North Carolina Utilities Commission is deciding if Duke Energy can raise residential electric rates by up to 18% over two years. 电力公司称基础设施升级和需求增加是原因, 但批评者认为这次加价过高, 因为法律允许现在收取未来的费用. The utility cites infrastructure upgrades and rising demand as reasons, while critics argue the hike is excessive due to a law allowing future costs to be charged now. 委员会决定将影响北卡罗来纳州的许多家庭. Public hearings are ongoing, and the commission’s decision will impact many North Carolina households.