Duke Energy’s Carolinas nuclear options shaped by South Carolina resource plan
Duke Energy shares stayed steady after closing at $50.33 on Aug. 25, 2026, while the utility continues planning for new generation. In August, Duke Energy submitted its Carolinas Resource Plan to the South Carolina Public Service Commission on Aug. 14, outlining scenarios that preserve potential new nuclear development to support future load growth, including 24/7 power needs tied to data-center demand.