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Groups reach settlement with Duke Energy Progress on rate increase
Wednesday, October 29, 2025COLUMBIA, S.C. — Several environmental groups joined a settlement with Duke Energy Progress this week involving Duke’s application for a rate increase at the South Carolina Public Service Commission. Earlier this year, Duke requested an average rate increase of 12.1% (and 15.1% for residential customers), or nearly $75 million, citing the need to reflect the improvements they’ve made to the power grid. On behalf of the Coastal Conservation League, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, Vote…