Attorney General Challenges Duke Energy Rate Increase, Says Families Could Save Nearly $1 Billion
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-07-18T18:14:43.608Z
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Raleigh -- July 18, 2026: North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is challenging Duke Energy Progress' proposed electricity rate increase, arguing that the utility's request would place an unnecessary financial burden on customers while generating excessive profits for shareholders.
Raleigh -- July 18, 2026: North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is challenging Duke Energy Progress' proposed electricity rate increase, arguing that the utility's request would place an unnecessary financial burden on customers while generating excessive profits for shareholders.Expert testimony filed by the North Carolina Department of Justice with the North Carolina Utilities Commission contends that Duke Energy Progress can continue investing in its electric system without imposing t