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Duke Energy site readiness efforts help land $1.2 billion advanced manufacturing project in Cherokee County

$DUKPress releaseJun 3, 2026, 8:15 AM ETRead the release

Duke Energy highlighted its Site Readiness Program as a key factor in USA Rare Earth’s decision to build a $1.2 billion advanced manufacturing facility in Cherokee County, South Carolina. The project will create 490 new jobs and strengthens the domestic rare earth supply chain, though the capital investment is made by USA Rare Earth, not Duke Energy.

Key figures

Duke capacity mw
55700
Duke customers gas
1600000
Usa rare earth jobs
490
Duke customers electric
8700000
Site readiness total jobs
5200
Usa rare earth investment
1200000000
Site readiness total investment
3500000000

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