Durham woman’s $800 Duke Energy bill shows the risk of budget billing
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A woman in Durham received an $800 bill from Duke Energy, highlighting the potential risks associated with budget billing. The high bill suggests that budget billing, which is intended to provide a consistent monthly payment, may not always accurately reflect actual energy usage. The incident has raised concerns about the potential for unexpectedly large bills under this billing plan.