Duke Energy proposes special rules for data centers in North Carolina

Duke Energy proposes special rules for data centers in North Carolina

News ClipCanary Media·NC·7/6/2026

Duke Energy has proposed a new "large load tariff" in North Carolina, specifically targeting major energy consumers like data centers. This move comes as a concession to critics, ahead of a hearing on Duke's proposed rate adjustments. The tariff aims to implement special rules for these large energy users.

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After insisting it wasn’t needed, Duke pitched a "large load tariff" for big energy users — a concession to critics before a hearing on its proposed rate…