Duke says rate hike would pay for improvements

Full story: indianapublicm... Duke Energy wants to raise electricity rates for the second time in five years. The company says it needs to pay for grid improvements, but a growing number of consumer advocates, politicians and rate payers say Duke’s proposal is too steep.
The problem isn’t theoretical for Eliza Carey. She’s a single parent raising five kids as a paraprofessional at Templeton Elementary. Carey’s also in school to become a licensed teacher.
Her electric bill last month was $237.88. She already has to make tough choices to provide for her family but said a rate increase could push them closer to the edge.