DUK · News · 20260817N
Generation Capacity Expansion
Duke Energy CORP · 2026-08-17 · Importance 46 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Duke Energy submitted its 2026 Carolinas Resource Plan to the Public Service Commission of South Carolina to address the state’s growing energy demand. The plan includes a proposed 1,400 MW natural-gas facility in Anderson County, 400 MW of standalone battery storage, continued solar expansion, and evaluation of nuclear options. Duke expects the plan to support reliability and deliver more than $5 billion in customer cost savings, with regulatory approval expected by June 2027.
Key facts
- Duke Energy CORP's plan aims to deliver over $5 billion in customer cost savings. source
- Duke Energy CORP expects regulatory approval for the overall plan by June 2027. source
- Duke Energy CORP's plan includes a new 1,400 MW natural gas facility in Anderson County. source
- Duke Energy CORP's plan includes 400 MW of standalone storage. source
- Duke Energy CORP's 2026 Carolinas Resource Plan focuses on investing in natural gas, battery storage, solar, and nuclear options. source
- Duke Energy CORP submitted its 2026 Carolinas Resource Plan to the Public Service Commission of South Carolina. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| assets | positive | probable | — | Duke Energy CORP expects regulatory approval for the overall plan by June 2027. |