Duke Energy Progress reaches agreement with North Carolina Public Staff and other stakeholders to deliver a lower-cost path to power North Carolina's future

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    "excerpt": "CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- After listening carefully to customer and stakeholder feedback, Duke Energy Progress and stakeholders have reached an agreement that will allow the company to continue building the infrastructure needed to reliably serve North Carolina while reducing the proposed rate increase by more than half. Similar to the agreement reached on behalf of Duke Energy Carolinas customers in July, the changes are reflected in a new settlement between the company and North Carolina Public Staff, the agency representing utility customers. Other parties to the agreement include Carolina Industrial Group for Fair Utility Rates, Carolina Utility Customers Association, North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association and Walmart, with others expected to join in the coming days. Our view: \"We listened to stakeholders and responded to the everyday cost pressures facing our customers,\" said Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy's North Carolina president. \"We appreciate our stakeholders' engagement in finding a path that allows us to more cost-effectively serve all our customers across the state. Our shareholders will also contribute $10 million to low-income bill assistance and weatherization programs – over and above our $10 million Duke Energy Carolinas contribution – which will make a real difference for customers who need help the most.\" Agreement summary: Why it...",
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