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Duke Energy Progress reached a partial settlement with South Carolina’s regulatory staff in its base rate case. The agreement outlines a return on equity of 9.99% using a capital structure of 53% equity and 47% debt, producing an overall rate of return of 7.2%. It also sets a South Carolina retail rate base of $2.2 billion and provides for nuclear and other production tax credit flow backs to customers.

Key provisions include support for an annual reserve funding increase to $6 million and support for a pension cost rider. The settlement remains subject to review and approval by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina, and the evidentiary hearing began on October 29, 2025.

Duke Energy Progress ha raggiunto un accordo parziale con il personale regolatore della Carolina del Sud nel suo caso di base rate. L'accordo prevede un ritorno sull'equity del 9,99% utilizzando una struttura di capitale composta per 53% da capitale proprio e 47% da debito, producendo un rendimento complessivo del 7,2%. Imposta anche una base tariffaria al dettaglio della Carolina del Sud di 2,2 miliardi di dollari e prevede flussi di crediti d'imposta per produzione nucleare e altre fonti a favore dei clienti.

Le disposizioni chiave includono il supporto per un aumento annuo della riserva di finanziamento a 6 milioni di dollari e il sostegno a un rider di costo della pensione. L'accordo rimane soggetto a revisione e approvazione da parte della Public Service Commission della Carolina del Sud, e l'udienza probatoria è iniziata il 29 ottobre 2025.

Duke Energy Progress alcanzó un acuerdo parcial con el personal regulador de Carolina del Sur en su caso de tarifa base. El acuerdo describe un rendimiento sobre el patrimonio del 9,99% utilizando una estructura de capital de 53% capital y 47% deuda, produciendo un rendimiento global del 7,2%. También establece una base de tarifas minoristas de Carolina del Sur de 2.2 mil millones de dólares y prevé flujos de créditos fiscales por producción nuclear y otras para los clientes.

Las disposiciones clave incluyen apoyo para un aumento anual de financiación de reservas a 6 millones de dólares y apoyo para un rider de costos de pensión. El acuerdo permanece sujeto a revisión y aprobación por la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de Carolina del Sur, y la audiencia probatoria comenzó el 29 de octubre de 2025.

듀크 에너지 프로그레스가 사우스캐롤라이나 주 규제 직원과 기본 요금 사건에서 부분 합의에 도달했습니다. 이 합의는 주주수익률 9.99%를 제시하고, 자본구조를 자본 53%, 부채 47%로 사용하며, 전체 수익률은 7.2%를 산출합니다. 또한 사우스캐롤라이나 소매 요금 기반 22억 달러를 설정하고 원자력 및 기타 생산세 크레딧의 흐름 반환을 고객에게 제공합니다.

주요 조항에는 연간 준비금 자금 증가를 600만 달러까지 지원하고 연금 비용 부과를 위한 지지책이 포함됩니다. 합의는 사우스캐롤라이나 공공서비스 위원회의 검토 및 승인을 받는 조건이며, 증거청문회는 2025년 10월 29일에 시작되었습니다.

Duke Energy Progress a conclu un accord partiel avec le personnel régulateur de Caroline du Sud dans son cas de tarif de base. L'accord prévoit une rendement des capitaux propres de 9,99% en utilisant une structure de capital composée de 53% capitaux propres et 47% dette, produisant un rendement global de 7,2%. Il fixe également une base tarifaire de détail en Caroline du Sud de 2,2 milliards de dollars et prévoit le rapatriement des crédits d'impôt pour production nucléaire et autres aux clients.

Les dispositions clés incluent le soutien à une augmentation annuelle du financement des réserves jusqu'à 6 millions de dollars et le soutien à un rider des coûts de pension. L'accord demeure sous réserve d'examen et d'approbation par la Commission des services publics de Caroline du Sud, et l'audience de preuves a commencé le 29 octobre 2025.

Duke Energy Progress hat eine Teilvereinbarung mit dem regulatorischen Personal von South Carolina in seinem Basispreiskasus erzielt. Die Vereinbarung sieht eine Eigenkapitalrendite von 9,99% vor, unter Verwendung einer Kapitalstruktur von 53% Eigenkapital und 47% Fremdkapital, was eine Gesamtrendite von 7,2% ergibt. Sie setzt auch eine südkalifornische Einzelhandel-Tarifbasis von 2,2 Milliarden Dollar fest und sieht Rückflüsse von Steuergutschriften für Kernenergie und andere Produktionsformen zugunsten der Kunden vor.

Zu den Schlüsselbestimmungen gehören die Unterstützung einer jährlichen Reservefinanzierungserhöhung auf 6 Millionen Dollar und Unterstützung für einen Pension Cost Rider. Die Vereinbarung bleibt vorbehaltlich der Prüfung und Genehmigung durch die Public Service Commission von South Carolina, und die Beweisaufnahme begann am 29. Oktober 2025.

دوك إينرجي بروغريس توصلت إلى تسوية جزئية مع موظفي التنظيم في كارولينا الجنوبية في قضية سعر الأساس. يحدد الاتفاق عائد حقوق ملكية قدره 9.99% باستخدام هيكل رأسمالي يتكون من 53% حقوق ملكية و47% دين، منتجاً عائداً إجمالياً قدره 7.2%. كما يحدد قاعدة أسعار تجزئة في كارولينا الجنوبية قدرها 2.2 مليار دولار ويمد إلى العملاء بردود اعتمادات ائتمانية ضريبية لإنتاج نووي وغيرها.

تشمل الأحكام الرئيسية دعم زيادة تمويل الاحتياطي سنوياً إلى 6 ملايين دولار ودعم ريدِر تكلفة التقاعد. يبقى الاتفاق معروضاً للنظر والموافقة من قبل هيئة الخدمات العامة لكارولينا الجنوبية، وبدأت جلسة الإثبات في 29 أكتوبر 2025.

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Partial SC rate case deal sets ROE 9.99% and $2.2B base.

The settlement specifies a 9.99% ROE, a 53%/47% equity-to-debt capital structure, and an overall allowed return of 7.2%. It anchors revenue needs to a South Carolina retail rate base of $2.2 billion, which frames cost recovery for Duke Energy Progress’s assets.

Customer credits via nuclear and other PTC flow backs are included, alongside support for an annual reserve funding increase to $6 million and a pension cost rider. Actual bill and earnings effects hinge on final approval and any adjustments by the PSCSC.

An evidentiary hearing commenced on October 29, 2025. Final outcomes depend on the commission’s order; the disclosed figures represent agreed parameters pending that decision.

Duke Energy Progress ha raggiunto un accordo parziale con il personale regolatore della Carolina del Sud nel suo caso di base rate. L'accordo prevede un ritorno sull'equity del 9,99% utilizzando una struttura di capitale composta per 53% da capitale proprio e 47% da debito, producendo un rendimento complessivo del 7,2%. Imposta anche una base tariffaria al dettaglio della Carolina del Sud di 2,2 miliardi di dollari e prevede flussi di crediti d'imposta per produzione nucleare e altre fonti a favore dei clienti.

Le disposizioni chiave includono il supporto per un aumento annuo della riserva di finanziamento a 6 milioni di dollari e il sostegno a un rider di costo della pensione. L'accordo rimane soggetto a revisione e approvazione da parte della Public Service Commission della Carolina del Sud, e l'udienza probatoria è iniziata il 29 ottobre 2025.

Duke Energy Progress alcanzó un acuerdo parcial con el personal regulador de Carolina del Sur en su caso de tarifa base. El acuerdo describe un rendimiento sobre el patrimonio del 9,99% utilizando una estructura de capital de 53% capital y 47% deuda, produciendo un rendimiento global del 7,2%. También establece una base de tarifas minoristas de Carolina del Sur de 2.2 mil millones de dólares y prevé flujos de créditos fiscales por producción nuclear y otras para los clientes.

Las disposiciones clave incluyen apoyo para un aumento anual de financiación de reservas a 6 millones de dólares y apoyo para un rider de costos de pensión. El acuerdo permanece sujeto a revisión y aprobación por la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de Carolina del Sur, y la audiencia probatoria comenzó el 29 de octubre de 2025.

듀크 에너지 프로그레스가 사우스캐롤라이나 주 규제 직원과 기본 요금 사건에서 부분 합의에 도달했습니다. 이 합의는 주주수익률 9.99%를 제시하고, 자본구조를 자본 53%, 부채 47%로 사용하며, 전체 수익률은 7.2%를 산출합니다. 또한 사우스캐롤라이나 소매 요금 기반 22억 달러를 설정하고 원자력 및 기타 생산세 크레딧의 흐름 반환을 고객에게 제공합니다.

주요 조항에는 연간 준비금 자금 증가를 600만 달러까지 지원하고 연금 비용 부과를 위한 지지책이 포함됩니다. 합의는 사우스캐롤라이나 공공서비스 위원회의 검토 및 승인을 받는 조건이며, 증거청문회는 2025년 10월 29일에 시작되었습니다.

Duke Energy Progress a conclu un accord partiel avec le personnel régulateur de Caroline du Sud dans son cas de tarif de base. L'accord prévoit une rendement des capitaux propres de 9,99% en utilisant une structure de capital composée de 53% capitaux propres et 47% dette, produisant un rendement global de 7,2%. Il fixe également une base tarifaire de détail en Caroline du Sud de 2,2 milliards de dollars et prévoit le rapatriement des crédits d'impôt pour production nucléaire et autres aux clients.

Les dispositions clés incluent le soutien à une augmentation annuelle du financement des réserves jusqu'à 6 millions de dollars et le soutien à un rider des coûts de pension. L'accord demeure sous réserve d'examen et d'approbation par la Commission des services publics de Caroline du Sud, et l'audience de preuves a commencé le 29 octobre 2025.

Duke Energy Progress hat eine Teilvereinbarung mit dem regulatorischen Personal von South Carolina in seinem Basispreiskasus erzielt. Die Vereinbarung sieht eine Eigenkapitalrendite von 9,99% vor, unter Verwendung einer Kapitalstruktur von 53% Eigenkapital und 47% Fremdkapital, was eine Gesamtrendite von 7,2% ergibt. Sie setzt auch eine südkalifornische Einzelhandel-Tarifbasis von 2,2 Milliarden Dollar fest und sieht Rückflüsse von Steuergutschriften für Kernenergie und andere Produktionsformen zugunsten der Kunden vor.

Zu den Schlüsselbestimmungen gehören die Unterstützung einer jährlichen Reservefinanzierungserhöhung auf 6 Millionen Dollar und Unterstützung für einen Pension Cost Rider. Die Vereinbarung bleibt vorbehaltlich der Prüfung und Genehmigung durch die Public Service Commission von South Carolina, und die Beweisaufnahme begann am 29. Oktober 2025.

دوك إينرجي بروغريس توصلت إلى تسوية جزئية مع موظفي التنظيم في كارولينا الجنوبية في قضية سعر الأساس. يحدد الاتفاق عائد حقوق ملكية قدره 9.99% باستخدام هيكل رأسمالي يتكون من 53% حقوق ملكية و47% دين، منتجاً عائداً إجمالياً قدره 7.2%. كما يحدد قاعدة أسعار تجزئة في كارولينا الجنوبية قدرها 2.2 مليار دولار ويمد إلى العملاء بردود اعتمادات ائتمانية ضريبية لإنتاج نووي وغيرها.

تشمل الأحكام الرئيسية دعم زيادة تمويل الاحتياطي سنوياً إلى 6 ملايين دولار ودعم ريدِر تكلفة التقاعد. يبقى الاتفاق معروضاً للنظر والموافقة من قبل هيئة الخدمات العامة لكارولينا الجنوبية، وبدأت جلسة الإثبات في 29 أكتوبر 2025.

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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: October 27, 2025

(Date of earliest event reported)

 

Commission file
number

Registrant, State of Incorporation or Organization,
Address of Principal Executive Offices and Telephone Number

IRS Employer
Identification Number
1-32853

DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION

(a Delaware corporation)

525 South Tryon Street

Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

800-488-3853

 

20-2777218
1-3382

DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC

(a North Carolina limited liability company)

411 Fayetteville Street

Raleigh, North Carolina 27601

800-488-3853

 

56-0165465

 

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting Material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

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

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:

 

Registrant Title of each class Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each
exchange on which
registered
Duke Energy Common Stock, $0.001 par value DUK New York Stock Exchange LLC
Duke Energy 5.625% Junior Subordinated Debentures due September 15, 2078 DUKB New York Stock Exchange LLC
Duke Energy 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
Duke Energy 3.10% Senior Notes due 2028 DUK 28A New York Stock Exchange LLC
Duke Energy 3.85% Senior Notes due 2034 DUK 34 New York Stock Exchange LLC
Duke Energy 3.75% Senior Notes due 2031 DUK 31A New York Stock Exchange LLC
  None    

 

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 7.01. Regulation FD  

 

On October 27, 2025, Duke Energy Progress, LLC (“DEP”) and the Office of Regulatory Staff (“ORS”), as well as other intervening parties, reached a partial settlement in connection with the base rate proceeding filed with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (“PSCSC”) on June 12, 2025. DEP and ORS filed with the PSCSC an Agreement and Stipulation of Partial Settlement Regarding Revenue Requirement and Related Issues (the “Stipulation”). Testimony consistent with the Stipulation was filed on October 27 and 28, 2025. The Stipulation includes, among other things, (i) a return on equity of 9.99% based on a capital structure of 53% equity and 47% debt and an overall rate of return of 7.2%, (ii) a South Carolina retail rate base of $2.2 billion, and (iii) agreement for nuclear and other production tax credit (“PTC”) flow back to customers. Key provisions in the case also include (i) support for DEP’s proposed annual reserve funding increase to $6 million, and (ii) support for DEP’s proposed pension cost rider.

 

The Stipulation is subject to the review and approval of the PSCSC. An evidentiary hearing to review the Stipulation and remaining issues in the case commenced on October 29, 2025. An overview providing additional detail on the Stipulation is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1. The information in Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.

 

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
No.
  Description
99.1    Duke Energy Progress, LLC Fact Sheet
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
   
  By: /s/ DAVID S. MALTZ
    David S. Maltz
    Title: Vice President, Legal, Chief Governance Officer and Corporate Secretary
Dated: October 30, 2025    
   
  DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC
   
  By: /s/ DAVID S. MALTZ
    David S. Maltz
Dated: October 30, 2025   Title: Vice President, Legal, Chief Governance Officer and Corporate Secretary

 

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FAQ

What did DUK’s Duke Energy Progress agree to in South Carolina?

A partial settlement proposing a 9.99% return on equity, a 53%/47% equity-debt mix, a 7.2% overall return, and a $2.2 billion retail rate base.

Is the Duke Energy Progress settlement final?

No. It remains subject to review and approval by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina.

What customer impacts are included for DUK’s South Carolina operations?

The agreement includes nuclear and other production tax credit flow backs to customers.

What additional provisions are part of the settlement for DUK?

Support for an annual reserve funding increase to $6 million and support for a pension cost rider.

When did proceedings on the settlement begin?

An evidentiary hearing to review the settlement and remaining issues commenced on October 29, 2025.

What capital structure underpins the proposed ROE for DUK’s DEP?

A capital structure of 53% equity and 47% debt.
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