What to Know

Duke Energy offers 2 residential rate plans: Residential Service (RS) (tiered), Time-of-Use (RS-TOU) (time-of-use). Rates range from 14.5¢–16.8¢/kWh across all plans. Rate increase effective March 1, 2026 (settlement reached Dec 2025). Basic service charge $11.96/month. Rates from Schedule RS effective August 2024. Understanding which plan fits your usage pattern can significantly affect your monthly bill.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Duke Energy rates — answered clearly with current data from published tariff schedules and regulatory filings.

What rate plans does Duke Energy offer?

Duke Energy offers: Residential Service (RS) (tiered, 14.5¢–15.2¢/kWh); Time-of-Use (RS-TOU) (time-of-use, 8¢–25¢/kWh). Rates last updated January 2026.

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