Duke Energy Corporation

Kevin brings precision and teamwork to every shift, working with his crew to keep homes, hospitals and local businesses running. As an operations technician at Buck Combined Cycle, he takes pride in serving his own family and thousands of others. Buck has supported Rowan County for nearly a century. It started as a coal plant in 1926 and was modernized in 2011 with a high‑efficiency combined cycle design. The remaining coal units were retired in 2013. Today Buck delivers nearly 700 megawatts of reliable energy with lower emissions and higher efficiency for customers across the Carolinas.

Congratulations to our former chair and chief executive officer Lynn Good who received the 2025 Citizen of the Carolinas award – Charlotte Regional Business Alliance's highest honor celebrating those who have made great strides in the betterment of the quality of life in the Charlotte region and the country through years of accomplishment in community leadership. Lynn’s invaluable contributions and storied career continue to have a lasting impact on our customers, communities and teammates.

Florida’s energy future just got brighter. We’ve completed major efficiency upgrades at Bartow Power Plant and Hines Energy Complex, adding 255 MW of capacity to our Florida system without using more fuel. Combined with previous work at Osprey Energy Center and Citrus Combined Cycle, that’s over 330 MW added to Florida’s grid - the same amount of energy produced by a small power plant. What this means for customers: ✅ Estimated $340M in annual fuel savings ✅ Average monthly bills reduced by $10 ✅ Carbon footprint cut by 325,000 tons

We are excited to announce that effective Jan. 1, Katie Aittola will serve as senior vice president, supply chain and real estate, and chief procurement officer at Duke Energy. Aittola will lead sourcing and supply chain functions for the enterprise. She will also oversee the company’s real estate function, responsible for strategic planning, transactions and facilities management in support of energy delivery across Duke Energy’s service territory. “Katie brings to the role a depth of experience with strategic planning, operational transformation and enterprise leadership,” said Bonnie Titone, executive vice president and chief administrative officer. “She is a true cross-functional leader and well positioned to oversee these operations, which are crucial to our success as we undertake the largest generation build in our company’s history.” Aittola currently serves as senior vice president, enterprise strategy and insurance, and chief risk officer. “As we continue to transform the future of energy, delivering business outcomes that move our company forward and deliver value for our many stakeholders remains my focus,” said Aittola. “Our supply chain, real estate and procurement functions are essential enablers of our business strategy and have demonstrated their best-in-class skills as they responded to an extraordinary external environment during a critical time of our energy modernization journey. I’m excited to lead this important work and highly experienced team.” She succeeds Dwight Jacobs, who has announced his intention to retire at the end of the year after 23 years of service.

Duke Energy has posted its third-quarter 2025 financial results. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6kzd77P