Duke Energy customers shocked by spiking bills despite promised rate reductions

The spikes come just months after Duke Energy announced that customers would see lower rates in December and January due to falling fuel prices.

The company announced that on Dec. 1, rates began dropping for Duke Energy Progress residential customers, which includes most of Raleigh and counties to the east.

However, some customers said their bills more than doubled in January. Goldsboro Resident Roddie Hoyle said his bill rose to over $1,700.

 “I just sat there in shock and just didn’t know what to do,” Hoyle said. 

Hoyle said it was his first Duke Energy bill in his new home, but the previous resident said he should expect a bill no more than $600. 

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Our last contract with Duke Energy was for three years. No raises for services in that period were allowed. Payment terms were 90 days from submission of our invoice. I will not go into details of the DEI contracts that we had to sign to work for them or the amount of money they give to leftist groups. After 38 years, we decided to walk away and not bid the new contract.

Remember that Trump pledged to cut our electric bills in half in his first year. This is the left attacking Trump and the people at the same time.

From Grok:

Duke Energy supports several organizations that focus on social justice, racial equity, and other initiatives often associated with leftist or progressive causes. Here are some of the key organizations and initiatives they have supported:

• In North Carolina, Duke Energy has provided grants to various organizations, including:
  • Brunswick County NAACP: This organization received support to reduce disparate outcomes as part of Duke Energy’s commitment to racial equity.
  • North Carolina for Community and Justice: Focused on training and policy reform to advance social justice and equity.
  • 40 organizations in total received grants, though not all are named in public disclosures, indicating a broad support for social justice and racial equity initiatives.
• General Support for Social Justice and Racial Equity:
  • Duke Energy committed over $8 million since 2020 to organizations focused on these issues, with significant investments in North Carolina. This includes funding for initiatives aimed at reducing racial disparities, supporting policy reform, and criminal justice reform.
• Other Initiatives:
  • Duke Energy has been involved in sponsoring events like a “youth pride carnival” including a “king and queen drag show” in honor of Pride month, reflecting support for diversity and inclusion programs.

These efforts are part of Duke Energy’s broader corporate social responsibility strategy which includes commitments to vibrant economies, climate resiliency, and justice, equity, and inclusion. The Duke Energy Foundation has been instrumental in these grants, contributing over $30 million annually to various causes, with a focus on enhancing community vitality where Duke Energy operates.

These details are based on publicly available information on Duke Energy’s corporate giving and foundation activities.