Dossier
large load customers
Coverage of large load customers in the Nexus archive.
- Duke Energy Carolinas lowers rate hike request from 11.6%
Duke Energy Carolinas reduced its requested rate increase to 3.7% over two years after a settlement with Public Staff and consumer advocacy groups. The adjustment includes lowering the utility's return on equity by 11% and removing $173.2 million in large-load interconnection projects from the current rate case, with potential refunds for customers if infrastructure delays occur. The settlement also establishes a framework for handling large energy users and requires quarterly project updates.
- US sees record Q1 2026 energy storage installations amid rosy outlook
The US experienced record energy storage installations in Q1 2026, driven by stable tax policy and demand from large load customers, according to two recent reports.