Weeks after back-to-back winter storms and a frigid cold snap, customers across the Carolinas say their energy bills are much higher than expected.
Despite attempts to conserve power, lower the thermostat and use smart meters, some reported bills hundreds of dollars higher than they’d typically see in a month, with Piedmont Natural Gas customers in North Carolina saying they’re paying far more than neighbors just down the street.
“I think that’s too much that most people, especially in today’s economy, just in Charlotte alone. I don’t think most people can afford in today’s economy,” said Tejon Robinson, Charlotte resident…