On January 26, 2026, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency Order No. 202-26-07, pursuant to section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and Duke Energy Progress (collectively, Duke Energy). The order was issued subsequent to Duke Energy’s application. The order authorizes Duke Energy to direct backup generation resources at data centers and other large load customers to operate as a last resort before declaring an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) 3 or during an EEA 3. This order is in effect immediately and shall expire at 11:59 p.m. EST on January 30, 2026.
| Date of Document | Submitter | Document Title |
| January 26, 2026 | Duke Energy | Duke Energy 202(c) Application - Backup Generators |
| January 26, 2026 | Duke Energy | Duke Energy 202c Endorsement RC Agent VACAR South - Backup Generators |
| January 26, 2026 | Department of Energy | DOE Order No. 202-26-07 Duke Energy |
On January 30, 2026, the Department of Energy (DOE) extended an emergency Order No. 202-26-07A, pursuant to section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and Duke Energy Progress (collectively, Duke Energy). The order was extended subsequent to Duke Energy’s application. The order authorizes Duke Energy to direct backup generation resources at data centers and other large load customers to operate as a last resort before declaring an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) 3 or during an EEA 3. The order is in effect beginning on January 30, 2026, and shall expire at 12:00 p.m. EST on February 3, 2026.
| Date of Document | Submitter | Document Title |
| January 30, 2026 | Duke Energy | Duke Energy 202(c) Extension Application - Backup Generators |
| January 30, 2026 | Duke Energy | Duke Energy 202(c) Extension Endorsement RC Agent VACAR South - Backup Generators |
| January 30, 2026 | Department of Energy | DOE Order No. 202-26-07A Duke Energy |
| February 4, 2026 | Department of Energy | Order Granting Rehearing Request No. 202-26-07B |