Duke Energy Progress Electric Rates & Plans
Electricity rates, plans, peak hours and solar rules for Duke Energy Progress homes in North Carolina. Updated November 2026.
What homes pay
- Average home rate
- 16.38¢/kWh
- 1-year change
- +11.3%
- 201911.83¢
- 202314.18¢
- 202415.54¢
- 202515.21¢
- Sep 2025 to Aug 202616.38¢
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861M and Form EIA-861. Average rate: September 2025 to August 2026. 1-year change: January to August 2026 compared with January to August 2025.
Plans and peak hours
| Plan | Peak hours | Fixed monthly charge |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (RES) | None. Same price all day | $14.00 |
| Time of use (R-TOU) | Summer 6 to 9 pm weekdays; winter 6 to 9 am weekdays | $14.00 |
| Time of use with critical peak (R-TOU-CPP), required for Residential Solar Choice | Summer 6 to 9 pm weekdays; winter 6 to 9 am weekdays; up to 20 critical days a year | $14.00 |
Source: Duke Energy Progress Schedule R-TOU, as of October 1, 2025.
Solar and battery rules
- Power you send back
- The Net Metering Bridge rate is open to new solar homes until December 31, 2026. From 2027, new solar homes use Residential Solar Choice, a time-of-use rate with critical peak days.
Source: North Carolina Utilities Commission, Duke Energy net metering order.
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