Summary
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (DEC), a subsidiary of Duke Energy CORP, has filed a motion with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to suspend the procedural schedule and postpone the evidentiary hearing in its general rate case by 60 days. This decision is a precautionary measure in response to the public health and safety concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The postponement of the hearing, originally scheduled for March 23, 2020, aims to mitigate risks associated with large gatherings. DEC will consult with the NCUC and other parties to determine the best course of action, with the possibility of requesting an earlier hearing date if public health conditions improve. Additionally, DEC is evaluating the possibility of implementing temporary rates, subject to refund, to address potential financial impacts stemming from this postponement.
Key Highlights
- 1Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) filed a motion on March 16, 2020, to postpone its rate case hearing due to COVID-19 concerns.
- 2The evidentiary hearing, initially set for March 23, 2020, is requested to be postponed for 60 days.
- 3DEC is seeking a suspension of the procedural schedule, including discovery requests, in the rate case.
- 4The company will confer with the NCUC and other parties regarding the hearing logistics and pandemic-related circumstances.
- 5DEC reserves the right to request an earlier hearing date if public health conditions improve.
- 6The company is considering implementing temporary rates, subject to refund, to manage potential financial impacts of the postponement.