Fortune recognizes Duke Energy as one of the World's Most Admired Companies

Core Insights - Duke Energy has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the World's Most Admired Companies for 2025, marking the eighth consecutive year on the list and ranking among the top four gas and electric utilities for the fourth year in a row [1][2] Company Performance Highlights - In 2024, Duke Energy's smart, self-healing technology prevented over 2.3 million customer outages, saving approximately 11 million hours of outage time, with more than 75% of these benefits occurring during major storms [3] - The company has invested over $22 million since 2019 to support nonprofits and local organizations focused on disaster preparedness and response, enhancing community resilience and safety [4] - Duke Energy anticipates an average overall load growth of 1.5% to 2% per year through 2028, driven by robust economic development across various industries [5] Company Overview - Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company based in Charlotte, N.C., serves 8.4 million customers across six states and has a total energy capacity of 54,800 megawatts [6] - The company is committed to a clean energy transition, aiming for net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050 [7]