North Carolina Utilities Commission
Coverage of North Carolina Utilities Commission in the Nexus archive.
- Environmental groups challenge North Carolina’s pause on Duke Energy solar projects
Environmental groups are challenging North Carolina’s decision to pause Duke Energy’s utility-scale solar and battery projects until a long-term plan is approved. The state commission argues this prevents overcommitment to potential surplus energy, while environmental groups claim the delay risks missing tax incentives and increasing customer costs due to growing electricity demand.
- Duke Energy lowers proposed rate increase after pushback
Duke Energy is reducing its proposed rate increase from 18% to 11.6% following pushback from North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson. The revised proposal still requires approval from the North Carolina Utilities Commission, with a hearing scheduled for July 7 and a final decision expected in the fall. If approved, the new rates would take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.