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The DOE announces grants for Duke Energy projects, bringing total funding to nearly $96 million

$DUKPress releaseJun 5, 2026, 8:01 AM ETRead the release

Duke Energy secured up to $61.8 million in new DOE grants for reliability upgrades at coal plants in Kentucky and North Carolina, bringing total federal support for these specific projects to nearly $96 million. The funding offsets capital costs for refurbishing critical components at East Bend Station and Roxboro Station, helping to keep electricity costs lower for customers.

Key figures

New grant amount
61800000
Total doe funding
96000000
Prior grant amount
34000000
Tax credit savings
3100000000
Roxboro station funding
28400000
Total announced savings
5000000000
East bend station funding
33400000
Florida rate reduction pct
25
Carolinas utility combination savings
2300000000

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