
President Trump has made a firm commitment: the United States will lead the world in artificial intelligence—and will do so decisively. At the heart of AI leadership is America's strength in energy. As Energy Secretary Chris Wright aptly put it, “AI converts electricity into the most valuable asset: intelligence.” Ensuring energy leadership supports national security, drives economic momentum, encourages innovation, and makes sure the country can fuel the AI revolution while maintaining dependable service and affordable energy for all Americans.
With the Trump administration rolling out its AI Action Plan, Duke Energy stands ready to meet surging energy needs with speed, innovation, and reliability. As data centers expand nationwide to support AI infrastructure, we're fully committed to powering this transformation. Over the past 10 years, Duke Energy has invested more than $100 billion in critical U.S. energy infrastructure—and we plan to invest another $190 billion in the coming decade.
We're enhancing our current power generation systems to extract more output from existing resources, building new facilities to handle growing AI demands, and laying plans to bring roughly 14 gigawatts of new capacity online by 2030—enough to power more than 10 million homes. At the same time, we're upgrading hundreds of thousands of miles of transmission lines to make energy delivery faster and more dependable. Simply put, Duke Energy is fully engaged in powering America's future.
Innovation is not just a priority—it’s embedded in who we are. From our earliest days of damming rivers to electrify states, we've embraced cutting-edge solutions. Today, we're building smarter grids, implementing self-healing technologies, and ensuring our infrastructure is AI-ready—keeping America powered and moving forward.
We are not only maximizing our existing fleet but also investing in new energy sources. Nuclear power remains a cornerstone of America’s energy future, and as the nation’s largest regulated nuclear operator, we're focused on safely extending the life of our plants. We’re also adding over 1 gigawatt of new capacity across our natural gas, hydro, and nuclear fleets, while bringing online advanced, high-efficiency natural gas plants to support rapid growth in key regions. Additionally, we offer innovative customer solutions that lower energy bills and improve efficiency—all while maintaining grid strength.
Our long-term success is anchored in strategic partnerships and forward-thinking investments. One such example is our collaboration with GE Vernova to secure up to 19 domestically produced natural gas turbines—an effort that helps us meet evolving energy needs driven by AI and economic expansion. This scale gives us flexibility in how and when we deploy resources. Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently selected North Carolina for a $10 billion AI infrastructure expansion—choosing our service territory after reviewing over 40 states. Through strong partnerships and agile execution, we’re helping position states like North Carolina—and others we serve—as top destinations for business growth.
Duke Energy is leading the way in achieving American energy leadership while ensuring power remains reliable and affordable. We’re working hand-in-hand with customers, policymakers, and local leaders to position the U.S. as a global frontrunner in AI and manufacturing. We applaud the progress made through recent legislation—such as the One Big Beautiful Bill—which supports energy goals with provisions for nuclear and storage incentives that benefit both customers and the nation.
In short, abundant, reliable, and affordable energy is the foundation on which America’s AI future will be built—and Duke Energy is fully prepared to help drive that future forward.
With the Trump administration rolling out its AI Action Plan, Duke Energy stands ready to meet surging energy needs with speed, innovation, and reliability. As data centers expand nationwide to support AI infrastructure, we're fully committed to powering this transformation. Over the past 10 years, Duke Energy has invested more than $100 billion in critical U.S. energy infrastructure—and we plan to invest another $190 billion in the coming decade.
We're enhancing our current power generation systems to extract more output from existing resources, building new facilities to handle growing AI demands, and laying plans to bring roughly 14 gigawatts of new capacity online by 2030—enough to power more than 10 million homes. At the same time, we're upgrading hundreds of thousands of miles of transmission lines to make energy delivery faster and more dependable. Simply put, Duke Energy is fully engaged in powering America's future.
Innovation is not just a priority—it’s embedded in who we are. From our earliest days of damming rivers to electrify states, we've embraced cutting-edge solutions. Today, we're building smarter grids, implementing self-healing technologies, and ensuring our infrastructure is AI-ready—keeping America powered and moving forward.
We are not only maximizing our existing fleet but also investing in new energy sources. Nuclear power remains a cornerstone of America’s energy future, and as the nation’s largest regulated nuclear operator, we're focused on safely extending the life of our plants. We’re also adding over 1 gigawatt of new capacity across our natural gas, hydro, and nuclear fleets, while bringing online advanced, high-efficiency natural gas plants to support rapid growth in key regions. Additionally, we offer innovative customer solutions that lower energy bills and improve efficiency—all while maintaining grid strength.
Our long-term success is anchored in strategic partnerships and forward-thinking investments. One such example is our collaboration with GE Vernova to secure up to 19 domestically produced natural gas turbines—an effort that helps us meet evolving energy needs driven by AI and economic expansion. This scale gives us flexibility in how and when we deploy resources. Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently selected North Carolina for a $10 billion AI infrastructure expansion—choosing our service territory after reviewing over 40 states. Through strong partnerships and agile execution, we’re helping position states like North Carolina—and others we serve—as top destinations for business growth.
Duke Energy is leading the way in achieving American energy leadership while ensuring power remains reliable and affordable. We’re working hand-in-hand with customers, policymakers, and local leaders to position the U.S. as a global frontrunner in AI and manufacturing. We applaud the progress made through recent legislation—such as the One Big Beautiful Bill—which supports energy goals with provisions for nuclear and storage incentives that benefit both customers and the nation.
In short, abundant, reliable, and affordable energy is the foundation on which America’s AI future will be built—and Duke Energy is fully prepared to help drive that future forward.