The DOE announces grants for Duke Energy projects, bringing total funding to nearly $96 million

New DOE funding would be applied to critical upgrades at Duke Energy plants in Kentucky and North Carolina Latest funding would bring total federal support to nearly $96 million while helping keep costs down for customers This news builds on recent Duke Energy announcements delivering billions in customer savings CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for new grant funding totaling up to $61.8 million to support reliability and refurbishment projects at coal-fired power plants in Kentucky and North Carolina.