Attorney General calls on Duke Energy to commit to data center protections for ratepayers

Top StoryAttorney General calls on Duke Energy to commit to data center protections for ratepayers

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North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has urged Duke Energy to ensure that costs associated with data centers do not disproportionately burden ratepayers. This intervention highlights increased regulatory scrutiny on how utilities allocate expenses, particularly as Duke Energy pursues grid modernization and infrastructure expansion. The Attorney General's focus on transparency and consumer protections could influence future rate cases.

Why it matters: Heightened regulatory scrutiny on cost allocation could reshape utility pricing strategies and influence how competitors and regulators approach infrastructure investments nationwide.