When Durham retiree Sophia Blake’s Duke Energy bill climbed to more than $800, she received a letter warning her to pay down the balance or risk having her lights shut off. Struggling to afford the ...

Duke Energy Progress’ rate case returned to the North Carolina Utilities Commission on Tuesday, with expert testimony resuming as advocates and elected officials gathered outside the hearing to push ...

A new Consumer Reports survey highlights confusion over power bills. Here's how to understand your charges, spot ways to save and find help in North Carolina.