DUK|Duke Energy Corporation (Holding Company)
Duke Energy Corporation is one of America's largest electric power holding companies, operating as a regulated utility serving millions of customers across multiple states. The company generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity in the Carolinas, Florida, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, and also distributes natural gas in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Carolinas through its Piedmont Natural Gas subsidiary. Duke Energy serves a diverse customer base including residential, commercial, and industrial users, with its business model centered on operating as a regulated utility that earns a return on its capital investments through rates approved by state public utility commissions. The company operates a diverse generation fleet including nuclear, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric, and solar power plants, and is actively transitioning toward cleaner energy sources while maintaining grid reliability and affordability for its customers.