Rate Schedules

How do I learn more about Electric Rates?

Listed below, you will find brief descriptions of the major rates schedules available for large business and industry. Or you can view a complete listing of rate schedules and other rate options.

View all rate schedules 

If you have questions concerning any of the Duke Energy rate schedules, contact your Business Relations Manager or the Business Service Center at BSCTeam@duke-energy.com or 800-777-0046 for more information.

Standard Rates

Schedule SGS (NC)

Schedule SGS is available to nonresidential customers that do not qualify for an industrial schedule, and where kilowatt demand is 75 kW or less each month.

Schedule LGS (NC)

Schedule LGS is available to nonresidential customers that do not qualify for an industrial schedule where the highest annual kilowatt demand is more than 75 kW.

Schedule I (NC)

Schedule I is an industrial service schedule available to businesses classified as "manufacturing industries" by the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manual (published by the Federal Government) – provided that more than 50% of the electric usage is for manufacturing processes.

Time-of-Use Rates

Schedule OPT-G (NC) and OPT-I (NC)

Schedule OPT-G is available for non-manufacturing businesses and Schedule OPT-I is available for  businesses classified as "manufacturing industries" by the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manual (published by the Federal Government) – provided that more than 50% of the electric usage is for manufacturing processes. On-peak and off-peak hours are defined as follows for the summer and winter periods:

Summer
June 1 to September 30
Monday to Friday
1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Winter
October 1 to May 31
Monday to Friday
6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Generally, businesses with around the clock operation or significant energy usage on weekends or during off-peak hours may benefit from a time of use rate.

Other Rate Options

Schedule HP (NC)

If your business is adding additional load or has the ability to manage consumption patterns on a day ahead basis, Duke Energy Carolinas offers maximum potential price savings through rate schedule HP, Hourly Pricing.

Economic Development

To encourage development of new customers or facility expansions, we offer electricity-based incentives to locate in our service territory. Relocation services are also available to guide you through every step in locating or expanding your facility in the Carolinas.

If You Own Power Generation Assets

If you have cogeneration facilities, you may be compensated for providing a source of generation to Duke Energy Carolinas under rate schedule PG, Parallel Generation or Purchased Power Schedules PP-N and PP-H.