FERC consolidated and set for hearing two return-on-equity complaints filed against Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress by overlapping complainants.

The complaint against Duke Carolinas argue that the current 10.2% ROE exceeds the company’s current cost of equity and should be set no higher than 8.49% (EL16-29). Similarly, the complaint against Duke Progress said its 10.8% base ROE should be set no higher than 8.49% (EL16-30).

FERC also established a refund effective date of Jan. 7, 2016.

– Suzanne Herel