On June 11, 2026, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued emergency DOE Order No. 202-26-27, 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 applications. The order authorizes Duke Energy to operate specified units located within Duke Energy’s service territory 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. The order is in effect beginning at 4:00 PM ET on June 11, 2026, and shall expire at 10:00 PM ET on June 12, 2026.
| Date of Document | Submitter | Document Title |
| June 11, 2026 | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (“DEC”) and Duke Energy Progress, LLC (“DEP”) (collectively, “Duke Energy”) | Duke Energy 202(c) Application |
| June 11, 2026 | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (“DEC”) and Duke Energy Progress, LLC (“DEP”) (collectively, “Duke Energy”) | Duke Energy Specified Resources |
| June 11, 2026 | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (“DEC”) and Duke Energy Progress, LLC (“DEP”) (collectively, “Duke Energy”) | Duke Energy Endorsement - RC Agent VACAR South |
| June 11, 2026 | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (“DEC”) and Duke Energy Progress, LLC (“DEP”) (collectively, “Duke Energy”) | Duke Energy Consent Letter - Southern Power Company |
| June 11, 2026 | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (“DEC”) and Duke Energy Progress, LLC (“DEP”) (collectively, “Duke Energy”) | Duke Energy Consent Letter - Carolina Power Partners |
| June 11, 2026 | Department of Energy | DOE 202(c) Order No. 202-26-27 Duke Energy |