Duke Energy appeals to SC Supreme Court after regulators deny rate increase under new program

Duke Energy was the first SC utility to apply for program that makes it easier to raise power bills on an annual basis.

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: August 18, 2026

Words: 743

Last Updated: 6 hours, 39 minutes ago

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COLUMBIA — Duke Energy is asking South Carolina’s Supreme Court to clear the path to hike rates 4% this year for its Pee Dee customers.

In March, Duke became the first utility in the state to apply to participate in a program approved by the Legislature last year, which makes it easier for electric companies to raise power bills annually.

When those increases can hit customers’ bills remain questionable.

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