Federal Power Act Section 202(c): Duke Energy Order No. 202-26-05

On January 26, 2026, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued emergency order no. 202-26-05, pursuant to section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, to Duke Energy (Duke). The order was issued subsequent to Duke’s applications. The order authorizes Duke’s generating units located within the Duke region to operate 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 in effect beginning at 12:00 a.m. EST on January 27, 2026, and shall expire at 12:00 p.m. EST on January 30, 2026