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Duke Energy Corporation is paying a dividend yield of 3.29%, a roughly 119 negative basis point difference to the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield. Electric load growth in its core geographic markets is projected to accelerate through the decade, driven by AI, hyperscalers, and data center demand. The utility's dividend yield is at its highest point in more than 5 years, just as inflation expectations are rising and Fed rate cuts are placed on ice.

Utility Duke Energy said on Thursday that the ​Public Service Commission of South ‌Carolina had approved its plan to build new natural gas-fired ​generation in Anderson County, ​after a review process that ⁠included a public hearing.

The facility in Anderson County builds on decades of partnership and investment in the region; creates thousands of construction jobs and millions of dollars in annual property tax revenue The state-of-the-art combined cycle plant is first to be approved after enactment of Energy Security Act and will be company's first new generation in the Palmetto State in a decade Construction is anticipated to begin in summer 2027 and the facility would serve customers by early 2031 GREENVILLE, S.C., March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) has approved plans by Duke Energy to construct new natural gas generation in Anderson County, a project that will help support the energy needs of a growing region while significantly contributing to the community's economic success in the years ahead.

In 2025, nearly $30.5 million in energy bill assistance was provided in Florida, helping nearly 31,000 customers Multiple financial assistance programs are available for eligible customers ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

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Duke Energy is positioned as the premier utility for AI-driven electricity demand in high-growth Sunbelt regions. DUK benefits from 4.5 GW of signed hyperscaler contracts and a 9 GW pipeline, underpinned by its integrated grid and regulatory mastery. The company's bespoke financing model shifts AI-related grid upgrade costs to hyperscalers, supporting a $103B capex plan and a robust FCF-to-debt ratio.

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