Your utility bills are about to be hit with a new fee, thanks to a plan quietly moving through the state legislature, and it’s all tied to a controversial project known as 'cape fear 2026'.
Proposed rate hikes will tack an extra $15 to $25 onto your monthly electric bill starting next year, and lawmakers are framing it as a necessary cost for grid upgrades that will primarily benefit new industrial developments. Consumer watchdogs are crying foul, pointing out that many of these upgrades are actually for a 2026 plan that shifts the financial burden onto everyday families while large corporations get a pass. Don't get caught off guard—check your current bill and call your utility commission before this becomes your new normal.