# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001326160
**File Stem:** 0001104659-23-000086
**Filing Date:** 2023-1
**Character Count:** 17285
**Document Hash:** cad572d8d569bb321bd67b279db06c95
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-23-000086.hdr.sgml**: 20230103

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-23-000086

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20221230

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230103

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230103

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Duke Energy CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001326160
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED [4931]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 202777218
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-32853
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23500200

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 526 SOUTH CHURCH STREET
- **CITY:** CHARLOTTE
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 28202-1803
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 704-382-3853

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 526 SOUTH CHURCH STREET
- **CITY:** CHARLOTTE
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 28202-1803

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Duke Energy Holding Corp.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20050628

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Deer Holding Corp.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20050504
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000017797
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 560165465
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NC
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-03382
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23500201

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 410 S. WILMINGTON STREET
- **CITY:** RALEIGH
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 27601
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 9195466111

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 410 S. WILMINGTON STREET
- **CITY:** RALEIGH
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 27601

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, INC.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20130514

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT CO
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000030371
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 560205520
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NC
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-04928
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23500202

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 526 SOUTH CHURCH STREET
- **STREET 2:** EC03T
- **CITY:** CHARLOTTE
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 28202
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 704-594-6200

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 526 SOUTH CHURCH STREET
- **STREET 2:** EC03T
- **CITY:** CHARLOTTE
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 28202

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Duke Power CO LLC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20060403

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** DUKE ENERGY CORP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19970618

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** DUKE POWER CO /NC/
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the**

**Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 30, 2022

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **Commission file number** | **Registrant, State of Incorporation or Organization,<br> Address of Principal Executive Offices and Telephone Number** | **IRS Employer <br> Identification Number** |
|  | ![](tm231312d1_8kimg001.jpg) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**1-32853** | <br> **DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION**<br> (a Delaware corporation)<br> 526 South Church Street<br> Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-1803<br> 704-382-3853<br>| **20-2777218** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**1-4928** | **DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC**<br> (a North Carolina limited liability company)<br> 526 South Church Street<br> Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-1803<br> 704-382-3853<br>| **56-0205520** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**1-3382** | **DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC**<br> (a North Carolina limited liability company)<br> 410 South Wilmington Street<br> Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1748<br> 704-382-3853 | **56-0165465** |

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

◻&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

◻&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

◻&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

◻&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240. 13e-4(c))

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **<u>Title of each class</u>** | **<u>Trading<br> Symbol(s)</u>** | **<u>Name of each exchange on which <br> registered</u>** |
| Common Stock, $0.001 par value | DUK | New York Stock Exchange LLC |
| 5.625% Junior Subordinated Debentures due September 15, 2078 | DUKB | New York Stock Exchange LLC |
| Depositary Shares each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of 5.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share | DUK PR A | New York Stock Exchange LLC |
| 3.10% Senior Notes due 2028 | DUK 28A | New York Stock Exchange |
| 3.85% Senior Notes due 2034 | DUK 34 | New York Stock Exchange |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ◻

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻

**Item 8.01. Other Events.**

On October 13, 2021, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed into law legislation ("HB 951") that established a framework overseen by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (the "NCUC") to advance North Carolina CO<sub>2</sub> emission reductions from electric generating facilities in the state through the use of least cost planning while providing for continued reliability and affordable rates for customers. Among other things, HB 951 directed that the NCUC approve an initial carbon plan by December 31, 2022, taking all reasonable steps to achieve a 70% reduction in CO<sub>2</sub> emissions from public utilities' electric generating facilities in the state by 2030 (from 2005 levels) and achieve carbon neutrality from electric generating facilities by 2050.

On May 16, 2022, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC ("DEC") and Duke Energy Progress, LLC ("DEP" and, together with DEC, the "Companies") filed a proposed Carolinas carbon plan (the "Proposed Plan") with the NCUC. The Proposed Plan was based upon an "all-of-the-above" approach to the energy transition and included a defined set of near-term procurement and development activities.

On December 30, 2022, the NCUC issued an order adopting an initial carbon plan (the "Carbon Plan"). Consistent with the Companies' proposal, the order recognizes the value of an "all-of-the-above" approach to achieving CO<sub>2 </sub>emission reductions. The order approves a number of near-term activities requested by the Companies that are needed to continue progress toward achieving the CO<sub>2</sub> emissions reduction targets.

The order requires the Companies to refresh the Carbon Plan modeling – including impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act, and other future legislative changes and changing conditions – and file an updated Carbon Plan with the NCUC by September 1, 2023. The Carbon Plan will be reviewed and adjusted every two years thereafter.

In August 2023, the Companies will file an Integrated Resource Plan with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina, which will take into account the Carbon Plan, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and other factors relevant to resource planning.

An overview providing additional details on the order is attached to this Form 8-K as exhibit 99.1.

**Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exhibits.***

 

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|:---|:---|
| [**99.1**](tm231312d1_ex99-1.htm) | [Summary of the Carbon Plan](tm231312d1_ex99-1.htm) |

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| **104** | Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded in the Inline XBRL document). |

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**SIGNATURE**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION** | **DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION** |
| Date: January 3, 2023 | By: | /s/ David S. Maltz |
|  | Name: | David S. Maltz |
|  | Title: | Vice President, Legal, Chief Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary |
|  | **DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC** | **DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC** |
| Date: January 3, 2023 | By: | /s/ David S. Maltz |
|  | Name: | David S. Maltz |
|  | Title: | Vice President, Legal, Chief Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary |
|  | **DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC** | **DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC** |
| Date: January 3, 2023 | By: | /s/ David S. Maltz |
|  | Name: | David S. Maltz |
|  | Title: | Vice President, Legal, Chief Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

**Carbon Plan**

**Summary of Order Issued by the North Carolina Utilities Commission**

**(Docket E-100 Sub 179)**

**Background:**

· On October 13, 2021, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed into
law legislation ("HB 951") that established a framework overseen by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (the "NCUC")
to advance North Carolina CO<sub>2</sub> emission reductions from electric generating facilities in the state through the use of least
cost planning while providing for continued reliability and affordable rates for customers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Among other things, HB 951 directed that the NCUC approve an initial carbon plan by December 31, 2022, taking all reasonable
steps to achieve a 70% reduction in CO<sub>2</sub> emissions from public utilities' electric generating facilities in the state
by 2030 (from 2005 levels) (the "70% reduction") and achieve carbon neutrality from electric generating facilities by 2050
while maintaining affordability and reliability for customers.

· On May 16, 2022, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC ("DEC") and
Duke Energy Progress, LLC ("DEP" and, together with DEC, the "Companies") filed a proposed Carolinas carbon plan
(the "Proposed Plan") with the NCUC.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o The Companies' Proposed Plan was shaped by significant stakeholder input, including engagement with more than 300 organizations
from both North Carolina and South Carolina.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o The Companies' Proposed Plan was based upon an "all-of-the-above" approach to the energy transition and included
a defined set of near-term procurement and development activities.

· The Companies have already made significant progress on the energy transition,
having reduced CO<sub>2</sub> emissions by more than 40% since 2005.

· **On December 30, 2022, the NCUC issued an order adopting an initial carbon plan (the "Carbon Plan").** 

**Major components of the NCUC order:**

· Consistent with the Companies' proposal, the order recognizes the value
of an "all-of-the-above" approach to achieving CO<sub>2</sub> emission reductions. The order approves a number of near-term
activities requested by the Companies that are needed to continue progress toward achieving the CO<sub>2</sub> emissions reduction targets.

· Affirms the resource ownership structure described in HB 951. All new generation
facilities or other resources selected by the NCUC to achieve the CO<sub>2</sub> emission reductions shall be owned and recovered on a
cost of service basis by the Companies, with a carveout for solar and solar plus storage generation facilities, where the Companies will
own 55%, and 45% will be procured through long term purchase power agreements with third parties.

· Approves the Companies' proposed plan to continue utilizing remaining
coal-fired generation assets, ensuring that appropriate replacement generating units and associated transmission infrastructure are in
service before existing generating units are retired and providing an orderly transition out of coal generation by 2035.

**Near-term procurement and development activities**

· Approves the Companies' request to advance near-term procurement activities
for specific capacity additions for new solar and battery storage resources as noted below.

· Authorizes the Companies to continue to plan for additional natural gas replacement
generation resources as requested, while acknowledging that future proceedings will be required to further consider new natural gas generation,
which will include consideration of firm natural gas transportation capacity to North Carolina, among other factors.

· Authorizes the Companies' request to upgrade certain transmission facilities
("Red Zone Transmission Projects") to strengthen the grid, improve resilience for customers and interconnect new solar generation.

· NCUC approves the following near-term resource activities with in-service
by 2029:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Near-term resources** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Proposed** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Approved** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;New Solar Generation | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· 3,100 MW | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· 3,100 MW total: 2,350 MW in 2023 and 2024 procurements, in addition to 750 MW already approved in 2022 procurement (all amounts subject to Volume Adjustment Mechanism) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Battery Storage | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· 1,600 MW, including 600 MW storage paired with solar | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· 1,600 MW, including 600 MW storage paired with solar |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Onshore Wind Generation | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· 600 MW | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Approves plan for stakeholder engagement, but no procurement prior to next Carbon Plan proceeding |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hydrogen-capable Natural Gas Generation | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· 2,000 MW | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Approves plan to continue to pursue 2,000 MW, subject to further consideration in future proceedings |

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· Carbon Plan approval of the above near-term resources does not constitute
NCUC approval for construction of the resource. The Companies will still need to obtain that approval during subsequent Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity ("CPCN") proceedings, as applicable.

**Development activities associated with long lead-time resources**

· The NCUC determined the following limited development activities requested
by the Companies through 2024 associated with long lead-time resources are reasonable:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o New nuclear (SMR and advanced nuclear) (up to $75 million)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Bad Creek II pumped hydro storage (up to $40 million)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Off-shore wind transmission development activities common to the three current wind energy areas off the Carolinas coast

· The NCUC determined it is premature at this time to transfer the Carolinas
Long Bay offshore wind lease from Duke Energy Renewables Wind, LLC (a non-regulated entity) to the Companies; instead, the Companies are
directed to further evaluate the feasibility of the three current wind energy areas off the Carolinas coast.

**Next steps:**

· By February 15, 2023, the Companies will file a 2023 Solar Procurement
proposal.

· The order requires the Companies to refresh the Carbon Plan modeling –
including impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act, and other future legislative changes
and changing conditions – and file the updated Carbon Plan proposal with the NCUC by September 1, 2023.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Beginning on May 14, 2024, the NCUC will conduct an expert witness hearing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o As outlined in North Carolina law, the Carbon Plan will be reviewed and adjusted every two years thereafter.

· In August 2023, the Companies will file an Integrated Resource Plan
with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina, which will take into account the Carbon Plan, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
and other factors relevant to resource planning.