NC Utilities Commission approves Duke Energy Progress request to lower customer rates by 4.5%
Duke Energy Progress has received approval from the North Carolina Utilities Commission to reduce customer rates by 4.5% starting December 1, 2024. A typical residential customer using 1,000 kWh monthly will see bills decrease by $7.34, from $161.97 to $154.63, which is 11% below the national average of $174.21. Commercial customers will see an average 6.3% decrease, while industrial customers will experience a minimal 0.1% reduction. The rate adjustment reflects falling fuel costs and is part of an annual review process. Duke Energy Progress serves approximately 1.5 million customers in central and eastern North Carolina.
Duke Energy Progress ha ricevuto l'approvazione dalla North Carolina Utilities Commission per ridurre le tariffe dei clienti del 4,5% a partire dal 1 dicembre 2024. Un tipico cliente residenziale che utilizza 1.000 kWh al mese vedrà le proprie bollette diminuire di $7,34, passando da $161,97 a $154,63, il che è l'11% al di sotto della media nazionale di $174,21. I clienti commerciali sperimenteranno una diminuzione media del 6,3%, mentre i clienti industriali subiranno una riduzione minima dello 0,1%. L'aggiustamento delle tariffe riflette il calo dei costi del carburante ed è parte di un processo di revisione annuale. Duke Energy Progress serve circa 1,5 milioni di clienti nel centro e nell'est della Carolina del Nord.
Duke Energy Progress ha recibido la aprobación de la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de Carolina del Norte para reducir las tarifas a los clientes en un 4.5% a partir del 1 de diciembre de 2024. Un cliente residencial típico que utiliza 1,000 kWh al mes verá sus facturas disminuir en $7.34, de $161.97 a $154.63, lo que es un 11% por debajo del promedio nacional de $174.21. Los clientes comerciales experimentarán una reducción promedio del 6.3%, mientras que los clientes industriales experimentarán una reducción mínima del 0.1%. El ajuste de tarifas refleja la caída de los costos de combustible y forma parte de un proceso de revisión anual. Duke Energy Progress atiende a aproximadamente 1.5 millones de clientes en el centro y este de Carolina del Norte.
Duke Energy Progress는 노스캐롤라이나 유틸리티 위원회로부터 2024년 12월 1일부터 고객 요금을 4.5% 인하하도록 승인받았습니다. 매달 1,000kWh를 사용하는 전형적인 주거 고객은 청구서가 $7.34 감소하여 $161.97에서 $154.63이 되며, 이는 전국 평균인 $174.21보다 11% 낮은 것입니다. 상업 고객은 평균 6.3% 감소를 경험할 것이며, 산업 고객은 최소 0.1% 감소를 겪게 됩니다. 요금 조정은 연료 비용 하락을 반영하며 연례 검토 프로세스의 일환입니다. Duke Energy Progress는 노스캐롤라이나 중부 및 동부 지역에서 약 150만 고객에게 서비스를 제공합니다.
Duke Energy Progress a reçu l'approbation de la Commission des services publics de Caroline du Nord pour réduire les tarifs des clients de 4,5 % à partir du 1er décembre 2024. Un client résidentiel typique utilisant 1 000 kWh par mois verra ses factures diminuer de 7,34 $, passant de 161,97 $ à 154,63 $, ce qui est 11 % en dessous de la moyenne nationale de 174,21 $. Les clients commerciaux verront une diminution moyenne de 6,3 %, tandis que les clients industriels subiront une réduction minimale de 0,1 %. L'ajustement tarifaire reflète la baisse des coûts des combustibles et fait partie d'un processus de révision annuel. Duke Energy Progress dessert environ 1,5 million de clients dans le centre et l'est de la Caroline du Nord.
Duke Energy Progress hat die Genehmigung der North Carolina Utilities Commission erhalten, die Tarife für Kunden ab dem 1. Dezember 2024 um 4,5 % zu senken. Ein typischer Haushaltskunde, der monatlich 1.000 kWh verbraucht, wird eine Senkung seiner Rechnungen um $7,34 erleben, von $161,97 auf $154,63, was 11 % unter dem nationalen Durchschnitt von $174,21 liegt. Gewerbliche Kunden werden einen durchschnittlichen Rückgang von 6,3 % feststellen, während industrielle Kunden eine minimale Reduzierung von 0,1 % erfahren werden. Die Anpassung der Tarife spiegelt den Rückgang der Brennstoffkosten wider und ist Teil eines jährlichen Überprüfungsprozesses. Duke Energy Progress bedient etwa 1,5 Millionen Kunden in Zentral- und Ost-North Carolina.
- Rate decrease of 4.5% for residential customers, resulting in $7.34 monthly savings
- Commercial customers receiving larger 6.3% rate reduction
- Customer rates are 11% below national average, saving approximately $235 annually
- Carbon-free nuclear provides about half of North Carolina's generation, helping minimize price volatility
- Minimal rate decrease (0.1%) for industrial customers
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This rate decrease represents a meaningful cost reduction for Duke Energy Progress customers, driven by lower fuel costs. The
The timing of this reduction, coinciding with Duke Energy Carolinas' upcoming
- Falling fuel prices result in lower customer rates
- Annual bills for typical residential customer are
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A typical residential customer in
Commercial customers will benefit from an average decrease of about
Duke Energy Progress serves about 1.5 million customers in central and eastern
A similar decrease for Duke Energy Carolinas customers will go into effect on Jan. 1, when rates for residential customers drop
Customer Savings Driven by Falling Fuel Prices
To ensure accurate rates, the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) annually reviews the fuel costs required to generate electricity for customers, along with rider updates for state programs to encourage clean energy adoption and reduce energy use. The NCUC issued its order approving the annual adjustment on Nov. 13.
Duke Energy Progress works to actively manage fuel contracts to keep costs as low as possible for customers. Bills reflect actual fuel costs – customers pay what we pay. Additionally, carbon-free nuclear provides about half of
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Duke Energy Progress, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 13,800 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 1.7 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 28,000-square-mile service area in
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