Duke Energy outlines 1,400-MW Anderson County gas plant in 2026 Carolinas resource plan
DUK•2026 Carolinas resource plan includes gas, storage, solar and nuclear options
Duke Energy filed its 2026 Carolinas resource plan with South Carolina regulators, targeting new generation, storage, solar, and grid programs.
The plan includes a 1,400 MW combined-cycle natural gas plant in Anderson County, positioned as a near-term reliability addition.
Battery buildout accelerates, including an RFP for 400 MW of standalone storage in South Carolina.
Solar procurement continues through utility projects, new construction, and competitive solicitations for solar paired with storage.
Nuclear strategy centers on license renewals, uprates, and fuel-cycle work, with new nuclear options under review for Cherokee County, S.C.
