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

A petition asks regulators to investigate. Here’s what Duke Energy says is causing the spike and how customers can speak directly to the state Utilities Commission.

We want customers to be aware that seasonal weather plays a significant role in energy use,” a company spokesperson said.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A North Carolina Court of Appeals decision found that the North Carolina Utilities Commission improperly approved a rate increase ...

The North Carolina Utilities Commission has scheduled a public witness hearing for March 30, 2026, on Duke Energy Progress’ request to increase electric rates a ...

Judges said Duke Energy charged customers for fuel costs from two years prior. State law only allows the company to recover costs from the previous year.

Cincinnati natural gas rates surged 122% as Duke Energy Ohio raised its February PTC rate after Winter Storm Fern. Shop ...

GREENVILLE — Electric customers across the Upstate might see a much smaller increase to their monthly bills next March if state regulators approve a settlement on Duke Energy’s July rate hike proposal ...

Duke Energy has requested permission from state regulators for steep rate hikes beginning in 2027. It’s also seeking one of ...

How complex and high stakes is the state review that's underway on Duke Energy's rate increase request? The company says it cost $2.6 million just to put the case on. The energy giant hopes to recoup ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Electricity rates will increase slightly for thousands of North Carolina households even though state regulators rejected Duke Energy's most recent rate hike request. The ...