Duke Energy Progress reaches settlement cutting proposed North Carolina rate hike to 3.4% over two years

Reuters2026/08/05 22:55

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Duke Energy Progress reached a settlement with North Carolina Public Staff to cut its proposed rate increase by more than half.
Settlement implies an average annual 3.4% increase over two years, subject to North Carolina Utilities Commission review.
Shareholders to contribute USD 10 million for low-income bill assistance, on top of a separate USD 10 million contribution tied to Duke Energy Carolinas.
Plan includes a MYRP refund rider tied to delayed infrastructure work, accelerated refunds of USD 120 million in annual federal tax credits.
If regulators sign off, new rates would take effect Jan. 1, 2027.

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Duke Energy Progress reaches settlement cutting proposed North Carolina rate hike to 3.4% over two years

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