Wed, April 15, 2026 at 9:20 PM Updated Wed, April 15, 2026 at 10:02 PM Utilities Commission urged to act as Duke seeks extra $800M in fuel costs, Stein says Governor Josh Stein released this statement regarding Duke Energy's intent to seek an additional $800 million in fuel costs from the Utilities Commission: On top of a proposed 15% rate hike, Duke Energy is now asking North Carolinians to foot the bill for an additional $800 million in increased fuel costs.