About Us
About Duke Energy
Powering the lives of our customers and communities.
What We Do
We are one of the largest electric power holding companies in the U.S., providing electricity to 7.8 million customers in six states. We have approximately 51,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity in the Carolinas, the Midwest and Florida – and a natural gas distribution system serving more than 1.6 million customers in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and the Carolinas. Our commercial business owns and operates diverse power generation assets, including a portfolio of renewable energy projects. We are transforming our customers’ experience, modernizing our energy grid and generating cleaner energy to create a smarter energy future for our customers and communities.
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Giving Back
We proudly serve our communities through charitable giving and employee volunteerism.
Awards
The recognition we’ve received is a testament to our employees' commitment to customers and operational excellence.
Our History
For more than a century, we've been on the forefront of new energy solutions.
Diversity
Our large, diverse, inclusive workforce helps us better serve and cater to our great communities across the entire United States.
Quick facts about us
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150+ years of service
7.8 million electric customers
1.6 million natural gas customers
Fortune 150 company
Traded on NYSE as DUK
Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America
51,000 megawatts of generating capacity