Duke Energy Progress, a subsidiary of Duke Energy Corporation, is advancing efforts to build a smarter energy future for its South Carolina customers. The company has requested South Carolina regulators to conduct a public review of its current rates, marking the first such request since 2022. This move is part of Duke Energy Progress's ongoing commitment to enhance system diversity, reliability, and the customer experience while meeting future energy demands. Serving about 177,000 customers primarily in central and northeastern South Carolina, the subsidiary has invested in strengthening the grid, improving storm readiness, and maintaining its generating fleet. These investments have already demonstrated their effectiveness, notably during Hurricane Helene, where grid improvements helped mitigate power outages.