Duke Energy said its nuclear fleet achieved a 96.9% capacity factor in 2025, setting an all-time record for systemwide reliability. The company also reported that strong nuclear performance generated about $600 million in federal nuclear production tax credits, which it said are passed through to customers to reduce costs. Duke Energy operates 11 nuclear units across six sites in the Carolinas and said the fleet provides power to more than 8 million homes in the region.

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