Duke Energy

About Duke Energy

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of the largest energy holding companies in the U.S. It employs 30,000 people and has an electric generating capacity of 51,000 megawatts through its regulated utilities and 3,000 megawatts through its nonregulated Duke Energy Renewables unit.

Duke Energy is transforming its customers’ experience, modernizing the energy grid, generating cleaner energy and expanding natural gas infrastructure to create a smarter energy future for the people and communities it serves. The Electric Utilities and Infrastructure unit’s regulated utilities serve approximately 7.7 million retail electric customers in six states – North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. The Gas Utilities and Infrastructure unit distributes natural gas to more than 1.6 million customers in five states – North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The Duke Energy Renewables unit operates wind and solar generation facilities across the U.S., as well as energy storage and microgrid projects.

Duke Energy was named to Fortune’s 2019 “World’s Most Admired Companies” list and Forbes’ 2019 “America’s Best Employers” list. More information about the company is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos, videos and other materials. Duke Energy’s illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. 

Energy | Duke Energy

Laurel Meeks Helps Add Batteries for a More Resilient Energy Grid

Mar 21, 2023 9:20 AM ET

Thinking about what’s possible, Laurel Meeks said, is one of her favorite parts of her job. As director of renewable energy development, based in Charlotte, N.C., her team is responsible for adding battery storage in Duke Energy’s six states.

Videos

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives | Duke Energy

Experience Thousands of Rare Lilies in Bloom Through Virtual Reality

Jul 8, 2022 9:45 AM ET

With Duke Energy grant, South Carolina State Parks make nature more accessible at Landsford Canal

Energy | Duke Energy

Look Inside Duke Energy's Renewable Control Center

May 11, 2022 10:25 AM ET

About 30 employees work 12-hour shifts at Duke Energy’s Renewable Control Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, to monitor and control wind turbines, solar panels and batteries in 22 states.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement | Duke Energy

April Edwards Helps Build a Smarter, Stronger Grid

Mar 25, 2022 11:30 AM ET

As Duke Energy’s director of asset design in southern Indiana, April Edwards makes sure the crews who work on neighborhood power lines and equipment are ready for any challenge.

Environment | Duke Energy

Lynn J. Good, Chair, President & CEO of Duke Energy Corporation Met With Business Roundtable to Discuss Climate Change

Feb 25, 2022 8:45 AM ET

CEO Lynn Good met with Business Roundtable to discuss our leadership in addressing climate change by building renewables, continuing to operate nuclear, and retiring coal assets.

Environment | Duke Energy

30 Years and Millions of Fish Later, He's Still Finding Ways to Help Florida

Jan 5, 2022 8:20 AM ET

Eric Latimer’s newest redfish and will help him with a first-of-its-kind project to release fish on Florida’s east coast.