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Stein, Jackson push back on proposed Duke rate hike

December 1, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Duke Energy’s proposed 15% rate increase over the next two years has drawn criticism from Gov. Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson. “With costs rising everywhere, it’s important we take a close […]

Over 300,000 without power as Hurricane Isaias moves past state

August 4, 2020 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH – Over 300,000 North Carolinians without power as Hurricane Isaias moved through eastern North Carolina overnight Monday night. According to Duke Energy, the total number of customers without power as of 8 a.m. stood […]

Some NC utilities told to stop disconnections longer

July 30, 2020 Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

RALEIGH — North Carolina regulators have told the state’s larger for-profit electric, natural gas and water utilities to keep delaying disconnections through August as customers still struggle financially from COVID-19. The state Utilities Commission issued […]

duke energy progress

Stein, Jackson push back on proposed Duke rate hike

Over 300,000 without power as Hurricane Isaias moves past state

Some NC utilities told to stop disconnections longer

A state audit found LB&B Associates met cost, accuracy and safety targets
ABC Commission vendor hit most targets, missed delivery deadlines

A state audit found LB&B Associates met cost, accuracy and safety targets