大家都看看自己的电费账单吧，刚查了一下别的州也涨的

https://www.carolinacountry.com/story/electric-rate-increase-effective-january-1-2026

 

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Yes, North Carolina is seeing electricity fee increases

, with some co-ops like Four County EMC implementing hikes in January 2026 due to rising wholesale costs, while major provider Duke Energy has multi-year approved increases and further proposals that extend into and beyond 2026, affecting customers across the state for grid upgrades and operations. 

Specific Rate Changes & Proposals

• Four County EMC: Implemented a rate increase starting January 1, 2026, to cover rising wholesale power costs from NCEMC and Duke Energy.
• Duke Energy Carolinas: Received approval for multi-year rate increases, with a significant hike starting January 2024, bringing typical bills up, with further projected rises into 2026 and beyond to fund grid improvements.
• Duke Energy Progress: Also faces proposed rate hikes, with significant increases requested and potentially taking effect in 2027, following earlier approvals. 

Why Rates Are Rising

• Increased Costs: Higher expenses for generating and delivering power, including transmission costs.
• Grid Modernization: Investments in improving and expanding the electric grid, infrastructure, and supporting future growth.
• Inflation & Demand: General economic factors and increased electricity demand also contribute to rising prices. 

What This Means for You

• Expect your bills to increase as these approved and proposed rates are implemented.
• The exact impact depends on your energy usage, but rates are generally going up for residential, commercial, and industrial customers