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Duke Energy CORP 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Aug 5, 2026)

Filed August 5, 2026For Securities:DUKDUKBDUK-PA

Summary

Duke Energy Progress, LLC (DEP), a subsidiary of Duke Energy Corporation, has entered into a Comprehensive Revenue Requirement Settlement with the Public Staff – North Carolina Utilities Commission and other intervenors. This settlement resolves key rate adjustment and Performance Based Regulation (PBR) matters filed in November 2025. Key terms include an agreed-upon return on equity of 9.8% on a 53% equity capital structure, a retail rate base of approximately $17.8 billion, and a multi-year rate plan (MYRP) totaling $3.4 billion with an annual refund mechanism. Investors should note the potential for a one-year rate case stay-out, meaning DEP would not file a new base rate case before November 1, 2028, contingent on deferral of certain new generating asset costs. The settlement is expected to result in one-time pre-tax accounting charges of approximately $30 million in 2026, which are anticipated to be treated as special items and excluded from adjusted earnings. This development provides clarity on future revenue requirements and operational frameworks for DEP within North Carolina.

Key Highlights

  • 1Duke Energy Progress, LLC (DEP) reached a Comprehensive Revenue Requirement Settlement with North Carolina regulators and intervenors.
  • 2The settlement sets a return on equity at 9.8% with a 53% equity component in the capital structure.
  • 3A retail rate base of approximately $17.8 billion is established for the historic base case.
  • 4A multi-year rate plan (MYRP) of approximately $3.4 billion is agreed upon, including an annual refund mechanism.
  • 5DEP may enter a one-year rate case stay-out until November 1, 2028, subject to certain conditions regarding new generating assets.
  • 6The company expects one-time pre-tax accounting charges of roughly $30 million in 2026, treated as special items and excluded from adjusted earnings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The settlement provides regulatory and financial certainty for Duke Energy Progress (DEP) in North Carolina by resolving matters related to its rates, charges, and Performance Based Regulation (PBR) for the coming years. It outlines key financial parameters such as return on equity and rate base, and establishes a framework for multi-year rate adjustments.

The $30 million in pre-tax accounting charges are expected to be recognized in 2026. Importantly, these charges are anticipated to be treated as 'special items' and therefore excluded from adjusted earnings, meaning they should not affect the company's core operational performance metrics.

The agreement includes a provision for DEP to potentially refrain from filing a new base rate case before November 1, 2028. This 'stay-out' is contingent upon the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) granting deferral of certain costs for new generating assets. This could offer a period of rate stability for customers and predictable revenue streams for DEP.

The approved 9.8% ROE on a 53% equity capital structure indicates the rate of return regulators have deemed reasonable for DEP to earn on its investments. For investors, this suggests a regulated return that is generally considered stable and predictable within the utility sector, reflecting the approved cost of equity capital for the company.