North Carolina Senate Approves Bill That Could Spike Your Electric Bill — Here’s Why Going Solar Now Is More Important Than Ever
On March 13, the North Carolina Senate approved Senate Bill 261 (SB261) — a move that could dramatically raise electricity costs for families and businesses across our state. SB261, also called the Energy Security and Affordability Act, is now under consideration by the NC House of Representatives. Despite its name, this bill threatens to make electricity less affordable for all of us.
What’s at stake? Higher energy bills.
SB261 allows for electricity rate increases outside of the normal regulatory process — removing the protections put in place by House Bill 951 (HB951), which was passed in 2021 with bipartisan support. That bill was a landmark compromise that brought economic benefits to our state, including:
- Lower costs for ratepayers
- More stable and reliable energy sources
- Increased business investment and job growth
SB261 threatens to undo those gains by giving one of the state’s largest utility companies even more unchecked power — and more access to your wallet.
North Carolinians are already feeling the squeeze.
In the past year, electricity rates in North Carolina have increased faster than in many other states. SB261 opens the door for even more rate hikes, and even riskier investments by utilities in speculative energy technologies that may never deliver results — all paid for by you, the ratepayer.
The time to act is now — take control of your energy future.
If you’ve been considering solar, there’s never been a more urgent time to make the switch. By going solar with NC Solar Now, you protect yourself from unpredictable rate hikes and gain energy independence. Every panel installed is a step away from rising costs and toward long-term savings.
Here’s what you can do right now:
✅ Go solar and lock in low energy costs
✅ Support clean, reliable energy that doesn’t depend on volatile utility decisions
✅ Avoid being at the mercy of policy changes that impact your power bill
Take the next step: Request your free quote today.
We’ll help you understand how much you can save, what incentives you qualify for, and how quickly your system will pay for itself — before another rate increase hits.
Don’t wait for your next power bill to shock you. Take control. Go solar with NC Solar Now.
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