Duke Energy

Duke Energy lays groundwork for new Triad nuclear facility

January 10, 2026 Elizabeth Lincicome

Despite pushback from several environmental groups, Duke Energy has filed its first application with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a new nuclear facility in Stokes County. The proposed reactor would be located at Belews […]

Stein, Jackson push back on proposed Duke rate hike

December 1, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Duke Energy’s proposed 15% rate increase over the next two years has drawn criticism from Gov. Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson. “With costs rising everywhere, it’s important we take a close […]

Duke Energy files new Carolinas resource plan with projects across North Carolina

October 1, 2025 Dan Reeves

CHARLOTTE — Duke Energy has filed its 2025 Carolinas Resource Plan, detailing how the utility intends to power record economic growth in North Carolina while keeping costs of implementing the plan below inflation. The biennial […]

Duke Energy seeks to merge Carolina utilities, projects $1B in customer savings

August 22, 2025 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — Duke Energy says its efforts to combine electric utility subsidiaries in North and South Carolina into one entity could save customers more than $1 billion over a decade. The Charlotte-based utility said it […]

Duke Energy to spend $87B to boost infrastructure, sells Florida stake

August 15, 2025 North State Journal staff

Duke Energy said last week it will increase its infrastructure investments to $87 billion to meet rising electricity demand and plans to sell part of its Florida business to help fund the expansion. The Charlotte-based […]

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MULLER: ‘Net Zero’ by 2050: A fantasy we can’t afford

March 21, 2025 Bradford Muller

Many North Carolinians have experienced record-high electricity bills this winter. While Duke Energy blames unusually cold temperatures for temporarily higher bills, what is not widely publicized is how high your monthly energy bill will skyrocket […]