On July 2, 2026, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued emergency DOE Order No. 202-26-34, pursuant to section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (“DEC”) and Duke Energy Progress, LLC (“DEP”) (collectively, “Duke Energy”). The order was issued subsequent to Duke Energy’s application. The order authorizes Duke Energy to operate specified units up to their maximum generation output levels, notwithstanding air quality or other permit limitations arising under federal, state, or local law or regulation, or other applicable source of law. This order is effective July 2, 2026, upon issuance, and shall expire at 10:00 PM EDT on July 6, 2026
| Date of Document | Submitter | Document Title |
| July 2, 2026 | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (“DEC”) and Duke Energy Progress, LLC (“DEP”) (collectively, “Duke Energy”) | Duke Energy's 202(c) Application |
| July 2, 2026 | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (“DEC”) and Duke Energy Progress, LLC (“DEP”) (collectively, “Duke Energy”) | Duke Energy's Application Exhibit A |
| July 2, 2026 | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (“DEC”) and Duke Energy Progress, LLC (“DEP”) (collectively, “Duke Energy”) | Duke Energy Consent Letter - Carolina Power Partners July 2026 |
| July 2, 2026 | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (“DEC”) and Duke Energy Progress, LLC (“DEP”) (collectively, “Duke Energy”) | Duke Energy Consent Letter - NCEMC July 2026 |
| July 2, 2026 | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (“DEC”) and Duke Energy Progress, LLC (“DEP”) (collectively, “Duke Energy”) | Duke Energy Consent Letter - NCEMC (Southern Power Company) July 2026 |
| June 29, 2026 | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (“DEC”) and Duke Energy Progress, LLC (“DEP”) (collectively, “Duke Energy”) | Duke Energy Coordination Letter - Southern Power Company June / July 2026 |
| July 2, 2026 | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (“DEC”) and Duke Energy Progress, LLC (“DEP”) (collectively, “Duke Energy”) | Duke Energy Endorsement - RC Agent VACAR South July 2026 |
| July 2, 2026 | Department of Energy | DOE Order No. 202-26-34 |