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DOE announces $50 million selection of Duke Energy to strengthen grid reliability and support growing communities in the Carolinas

DOE announces $50 million selection of Duke Energy to strengthen grid reliability and support growing communities in the Carolinas

Published on September 24, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the selection of Duke Energy to receive $50 million to help deploy innovative technologies that expand and optimize grid capacity, strengthen reliability, lower costs for customers and accelerate critical infrastructure improvements in growing communities across North and South Carolina.