Speak Out: Public Hearing Scheduled for Duke Energy Rate Increase in Haywood County
By Marge | Published 2026-04-09T16:56:02.551Z
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Location: Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina
Haywood County residents to voice concerns over Duke Energy's proposed 18% rate hike at April 14, 2026 hearing. Impact on bills discussed.
Haywood County -- April 9, 2026: Haywood County residents will have the opportunity to voice their concerns regarding a proposed rate increase by Duke Energy Progress (DEP) at a public hearing scheduled for April 14, 2026, in Waynesville. While some reports have mentioned a 14% or 15% increase, that figure is an average across all customers. For those living in homes and apartments, the proposed 18.5% increase has sparked intense discussion about the rising cost of living in Western North Caroli
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