AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDuke Energy Rate Fight: Duke Energy is asking North Carolina regulators for an 18% home electricity rate hike over two years, arguing it’s needed for grid upgrades and power plants—while Durham-area customers packed the final hearing to warn they can’t afford higher bills. Antitrust Watch: AG Jeff Jackson urged a federal appeals court to judge alleged monopolization “in its entirety” in the Chemours HVAC refrigerant case, saying customers pay more when anticompetitive tactics go unchecked. Coal Push: Trump says he’ll use the Defense Production Act to push more than $700 million into coal—modernizing plants including in North Carolina—tying the move to power capacity for AI data centers. Gas Prices Roundup: GasBuddy data shows spotty relief across the state as prices vary by county, with examples like Lee County midgrade at $4.17 and Pender County regular at $3.84 for the week ending May 30. NC Economy: North Carolina collected $3.9B in individual income taxes in Q3 2025, down 19.2% from the prior quarter, according to Census Bureau data. Healthcare Demand: Heart to Home Meals is expanding into Durham, betting on rising senior populations and the need for at-home support. Agriculture & Drought: Severe drought is stressing North Carolina crops, with farmers “hand to mouth” as they wait for steady rain to protect yields.
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