Duke Energy Corp is a leading energy company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a rich history dating back to 1904. It primarily operates in two segments: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure, and Gas Utilities and Infrastructure. The company is known for generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity across the Carolinas, Florida, and the Midwest, using a diverse mix of coal, hydroelectric, natural gas, oil, solar, wind, and nuclear sources. Additionally, Duke Energy plays a significant role in distributing natural gas to various customers and investing in energy infrastructure projects, including renewable natural gas and natural gas storage facilities.
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