We, the undersigned, demand that our state and federal officials take immediate action to regulate and investigate Duke Energy’s monopoly over electricity services. No single corporation should have unchecked control over such a critical public utility.

Duke Energy has become the sole provider of electricity in many regions, giving millions of residents no choice but to rely on their services—regardless of cost, service quality, or accountability. This lack of competition has led to inflated rates, poor customer service, and an absence of innovation or consumer protection.

Monopolies like this are illegal under the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, a foundational U.S. law that prohibits anti-competitive practices and aims to protect consumers from abusive corporate power. In a functioning free market, customers should have options. Instead, Duke Energy has created a system where residents are trapped, unable to seek alternatives or fair pricing.

Electricity is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. And when a single private company controls its access, it endangers public welfare and undermines democratic oversight.

We call on:

State utility commissions to investigate Duke Energy’s practices.
Federal agencies, including the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission, to examine whether Duke Energy violates antitrust laws.
Lawmakers to introduce legislation ensuring fair access, price transparency, and consumer choice in the energy sector.

This is not just about energy—it’s about corporate accountability, government responsibility, and protecting the public interest.

Sign this petition if you believe no corporation should have unchecked power over your electricity, and that it’s time for our government to stand up for the people—not the monopolies.