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Duke Energy's $1B Upgrade to Raise Bills by $17+

11/26/2025

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Duke Energy plans a $1 billion North Carolina grid upgrade, raising typical Duke Energy Carolinas bills by $17 and Duke Energy Progress bills by $23 starting in 2027, with a $6 increase in 2028.
The upgrades aim to improve reliability and support growth.
State regulators have scheduled public hearings for Duke Energy's 2025 Carbon Plan, which targets carbon neutrality by 2050 despite projected emissions rising over the next decade.

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Duke Energy plans a $1 billion North Carolina grid upgrade, raising typical Duke Energy Carolinas bills by $17 and Duke Energy Progress bills by $23 starting in 2027, with a $6 increase in 2028.
The upgrades aim to improve reliability and support growth.
State regulators have scheduled public hearings for Duke Energy's 2025 Carbon Plan, which targets carbon neutrality by 2050 despite projected emissions rising over the next decade.