NC-SC Residents Demand Duke Energy Audit

0:00Stay informed in two minutes or less what Durham news today from the Daily News now. Thousands of residents in North Carolina and South Carolina are pushing for an independent audit of Duke Energy after seeing big jumps in there. Electured bills. An online petition has collected more than 33,000 signatures, calling for a full review of the company's billing practices to check for, overcharges and possible refunds. The push started with one resident and spread fast on social media like Facebook and next door. People posted pictures of their high winter bills, blimming everything from rate hikes to possible errors and said the surprise costs are hurting. Family budgets for everyday needs. Duke Energy points to the harsh winter cold as the real reason behind the increases. They note that many billing cycles hit during the coldest weeks from mid-January to mid-February, leading to up to one third more heating use than. Last year, the company stresses that rates come from strict state oversight by the North Carolina Utilities Commission, complete with public input and detailed.

1:02Reviews. Spokesman Bill Norton says they're helping customers with payment plans and aid programs. Meanwhile, a new online tool from the Energy and Policy Institute lets people see how much of their bill goes to utility profits. For example, about $21.70 on a $100 Duke bill. Duke insists regulators cap earnings and require refunds if they go over. Before for this episode comes from our sponsor, see the description, relax deeper, reset faster, come for you can hear s-o-l-i-soli-pillow.com