Duke Energy Carolinas

Rule Changes

FERC large-load tariff approved; North Carolina settlement awaits a ruling

A data center that asks Duke Energy Carolinas for grid upgrades must now commit to paying at least 75% of its planned transmission service for 15 years, even if usage falls short. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the revised tariff on a 4-1 vote, its first ruling since June orders told grid operators to justify their large-load rules.

Updated Oct 26