Piedmont Natural Gas Cuts North Carolina Rates
The decrease, effective November 1, 2026, is the utility's fifth rate drop this year.
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North Carolina Utilities News
For readers in North Carolina, this page covers electric, gas, water, phone and internet utilities, including rates, infrastructure and grid reliability. Reporting follows the utility commissions and the providers they regulate across the state.
Recent news
October 28, 2026
Duke Energy Proposes New North Carolina Rate HikesThe utility company seeks to raise residential rates while an assistance program for 80,000 households nears its end.
October 24, 2026
Walmart Seeks Delay on Duke Energy SettlementThe retail giant requests more time to challenge a proposed utility agreement involving tech heavyweights.
October 21, 2026
North Carolina Utility Rates to Rise in January 2027State regulators are reviewing a Duke Energy rate increase proposal intended to fund infrastructure and system reliability.
October 16, 2026
Report Highlights North Carolina Environmental RisksThe Environmental Protection Network warns that federal regulatory rollbacks could impact local pollution management.
October 15, 2026
Duke Energy Files Plans for New Power ComplexThe company submitted a pre-Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to regulators for the proposed project.
October 6, 2026
Duke Energy Will Expire Assistance Program in 2026The utility plans to end its low-income aid pilot program by December 2026, raising monthly costs for some North Carolina users.
October 2, 2026
North Carolina Water Plants Earned State Quality AwardsTwo Cape Fear area water facilities were recognized for exceeding federal and state drinking water standards.
September 23, 2026
Consumer Reports Opposed Duke Energy Rate HikesThe group submitted over 3,700 signatures to regulators as utilities seek higher electricity rates.
September 21, 2026
North Carolina Inspectors Confirmed Gas Station ViolationsState officials identified fuel quality problems at 37 stations following a review of consumer complaints.
September 21, 2026
North Carolina Utilities Commission Approved Water Rate HikeThe state regulator authorized a 40% increase in water usage rates for Carolina Water Service customers.
North Carolina utilities reporting spans rate increase requests, grid performance during extreme weather, rural broadband buildouts, renewable energy transition plans and water system quality. It reaches from the state's largest metro service areas to small rural cooperatives and municipal systems. Heat waves and hurricane seasons test the grid in ways that shape how regulators and providers respond. Rate cases and infrastructure spending are the constant thread linking nearly every utility story in the state.