North Carolina Electricity Rate Increases: Protecting Yourself from Duke Energy
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North Carolina Electricity Rate Increases: Protecting Yourself from Duke Energy

SBI Editorial DeskUpdated Q1 · 20262 sections

North Carolina residents have watched their electric bills climb steadily as Duke Energy continually petitions the North Carolina Utilities Commission for multi-year rate hikes. These increases are designed to fund massive grid modernizations and transition costs away from coal plants.

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The Cost of Renting Your Power

When you pay a utility bill, you are renting your electricity, and you have zero control over future price hikes. Even if you drastically reduce your home's energy usage, your monthly bill will continue to rise as Duke Energy increases their fixed "basic facilities" charges and peak delivery rates.

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Taking Ownership with Solar

By installing a Tier-1 solar system with SunBeam Innovations, you take ownership of your energy production. By utilizing a fixed-rate, zero-down solar loan, you lock in your cost of electricity for the next 25 years. You permanently break free from the inflation cycle of the North Carolina utility market.

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