Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights to Save North Carolina Families Nearly $1.4 Billion on Duke Energy Carolinas Bills

Duke Energy rate hikes affirmed by NC Supreme Court

Duke Energy rate hikes from 2023 challenged by the state attorney general have been affirmed by the North Carolina Supreme Court.

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights to Save North Carolina Families Nearly $1.4 Billion on Duke Energy Carolinas Bills

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 1, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 Download the full video here. RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is fighting Duke Energy Carolinas’ (Duke or DEC) proposed rate increase. If approved, the increase would cost ratepayers nearly $1.4 billion in unnecessary rate hikes over the next two years. In expert testimony filed Friday […]