North Raleigh Today

Duke Energy has announced that its forthcoming annual shareholders meeting is scheduled to be conducted online on May 1 at 1 p.m. ET. The company, based in Charlotte, N.C., is among the largest energy holding enterprises in the United States.

During this virtual gathering, Duke Energy's President and CEO, Harry Sideris, will present a comprehensive review of the company's performance in 2024, as well as updates on energy modernization efforts to meet increasing energy demands and sustain value delivery to stakeholders.

Shareholders attending the meeting will have opportunities to cast their votes on various company and shareholder proposals. They will also be able to submit questions, which will either be addressed during the meeting or answered later through a web posting. Details on how to access the meeting online or by phone are available in Duke Energy's proxy statement. For online access, Google Chrome is recommended as the browser.

Duke Energy serves a substantial customer base. Its electric utilities provide for 8.6 million customers across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. The company collectively owns 55,100 megawatts of energy capacity. Additionally, its natural gas utilities cater to 1.7 million customers distributed in regions including North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, and Kentucky.

Focused on establishing a more advanced energy infrastructure, Duke Energy is channeling resources into significant upgrades of the electric grid and developing cleaner energy generation. These advancements include the adoption of natural gas, nuclear, renewables, and energy storage solutions to ensure both reliability and customer value.

For further information, Duke Energy directs interested parties to explore its website and the Duke Energy News Center. The company is also active on social media platforms such as X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. The publication "illumination" shares stories about Duke Energy's personnel and innovations that are driving the energy transition forward.

For media inquiries, the contact is Gillian Moore available 24 hours at 800.559.3853. Analysts can reach out to Abby Motsinger at 704.382.7624.