Duke Energy Carolinas reaches rate case settlement; ROE 9.8%, revenue increase $496M over 2 years

Duke Energy CORP

ROE set at 9.8% with 53% equity component, down from requested 10.48%; retail rate base ~$25.7B.
MYRP capital of ~$3.8B with annual refund mechanism; total revenue increase $496M over two years (avg 3.7% annual).
One-time pre-tax charge of ~$40M in 2026, treated as special item and excluded from adjusted earnings.
$10M shareholder contribution to bill assistance; potential delay of next base rate case until Nov 1, 2028.
Parties agree to pursue substantially similar settlement framework for Duke Energy Progress rate case.

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