Duke Energy’s Profit Surge and Rate Battle | Winston–Salem News

Duke Energy’s first-half earnings soared to $2.6 billion, a 12% jump from last year, even as they scaled back their initial rate hike request in the Carolinas. While consumer advocates and North Carolina’s AG argue the settlement still raises bills and urge a shift toward affordable clean energy, CEO Harry Sideris pushes back with a $1 billion monthly investment plan to meet surging demand—especially in Florida and Indiana—with major growth expected by 2028 around new data centers and natural gas plants. Regulators will decide on final rates in November, balancing profit, growth, and affordability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ff0dd0687179736