Duke Energy
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Helicopter trimming trees caused widespread power outage in Cary and Morrisville
A helicopter caused a widespread outage that knocked out power for thousands of people on Thursday in Cary and Morrisville.
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North Carolina approves diesel generator permits for Amazon data center
NC approved permits for 649 diesel generators at Amazon’s Hamlet data center despite concerns about combined emissions.
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Duke Energy bill too high? These changes are saving one Raleigh man up to $50 a month
A Raleigh man said Duke Energy programs and simple changes to when he uses electricity save him up to $50 a month, even as summer heat drives up cooling costs.
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Duke Energy rate hike hearings resume in NC. How much could your power bill increase?
Duke Energy Progress has cut its proposed rate increase by more than half, but customers would still pay more as regulators consider a settlement.
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As another week of heat settles in, Duke Energy rate hike heads back before regulators
Another stretch of 90-degree temperatures is driving up cooling costs as Duke Energy defends its proposed rate hike before state regulators.
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Durham residents in the dark for several hours after storms
Heavy rain and storms left hundreds of Durham residents in the dark on Thursday night.
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Hundreds without power after storms knock tree onto power lines in Wake County
Hundreds of people were in the dark Sunday night after storms caused a tree to fall on utility lines near Graham Newton Road in Wake County.
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Duke Energy's battery strategy grows as data centers reshape North Carolina's grid
Duke Energy is betting on battery storage to help meet North Carolina's growing electricity demand as regulators weigh rate increases and data center cost protections.
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NC leaders push Duke Energy to make federal data center pledge legally binding
Gov. Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson want Duke Energy to turn its voluntary federal data center pledge into enforceable protections for North Carolina customers.
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Duke Energy receives first advanced gas turbine to generate electricity more efficiently
The Person County Energy Complex received the first of four new advanced gas turbines, marking an important milestone in Duke Energy's push to modernization.
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Duke Energy Carolinas reaches agreement, proposed 3.7% increase
Duke Energy Carolinas agreement reached, proposed 3.7% increase. NCUC votes in the fall, new rates in effect in Jaunary 2027. Duke Energy Progress will likely follow with similiar rate increase.
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Duke Energy's recent developments: Rate hikes and federal reimbursements
Duke Energy has been in the spotlight lately due to multiple developments concerning its electricity rates and projects. WRAL's Ashley Rowe breaks down the latest on rising rates and where the money goes from a recent federal reimbursement.
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NC AG fights Duke Energy Progress' rate hike
In a recent development, Attorney General Jeff Jackson is contesting Duke Energy Progress' proposal for a substantial electric rate increase of approximately 15%. Jackson's office filed testimony arguing that while the company needs to make investments, they should do so while charging customers less.
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NC attorney general challenges Duke Energy Progress rate hike
Jackson's office estimates its recommendations would save customers $960 million over two years while allowing Duke Energy Progress to make needed grid investments.
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Utilities sought record rate increases this spring as Duke's request remains before NC regulators
A new report found utilities sought a record-high $9.2 billion in rate increases during the second quarter. North Carolina accounts for nearly $900 million of those requests, including Duke Energy's filings.
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Duke Energy wants to raise rates, even as help for homeowners expires
As Duke seeks higher electric rates, regulators questioned what happens if thousands of low-income customers lose monthly bill assistance at the same time.
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Feds: Data centers must use generators to preserve power, prevent blackouts during heat wave demand
The federal government issued a special emergency order to keep much of the U.S. power grid operating ahead of extreme heat over the holiday weekend, but Duke Energy said it is not worried about meeting demand.
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Duke Energy expects increase in power usage but doesn't expect disruptions during heat wave
Duke Energy says it’s prepared for this week’s heat wave but warns customers could see higher bills if they don’t make changes to reduce energy use.
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More than 800 without power near Louisburg, Duke Energy says
More than 800 customers in Louisburg are without power after an outage reported Saturday afternoon, with crews working to assess the damage and restore service.
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Durham woman’s electric bill paid off after 5 On Your Side viewer steps in
A Durham woman struggling to keep up with her electric bill received an unexpected gift after her story aired on WRAL News.
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Tree brings down powerlines, closing part of Western Boulevard in Raleigh
A fallen tree caused downed powerlines that closed a major road for commuters late Tuesday night in Raleigh.
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Power restored for hundreds after downed tree, large outdoor fire reported in Orange County
According to Duke Energy officials, 1,597 customers lost power in Orange County. Power was restored to most people by late Wednesday.
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NC House passes bill to crack down on data centers, fast-track nuclear power
The artificial intelligence arms race has created a need for more data centers, and tech companies are increasingly looking to certain states, including North Carolina, where power and land are relatively cheap.
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Higher bills: Duke Energy holding public meeting in Durham on proposed energy rate hikes
Duke Energy customers across the state will have a chance to share their thoughts about a possible increase to their power bills.
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As North Carolina's power demand grows, some see microgrids as part of the solution
Advocates say these local energy systems could help communities weather disasters and reduce strain on the electric grid.
