Duke Energy reports first-quarter 2021 financial results
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) released its first-quarter 2021 financial results, highlighting its growth in serving 7.9 million customers across multiple states and its commitment to renewable energy. The company aims for a 50% carbon reduction by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050, with plans to expand renewable energy capacity to 16,000 megawatts by 2025. Duke Energy has also been recognized on Fortune's 'World's Most Admired Companies' list and Forbes' 'America's Best Employers' list.
- Commitment to at least 50% carbon reduction by 2030.
- Plans for 16,000 megawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2025.
- Recognition on Fortune's and Forbes' esteemed lists.
- None.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today posted its first-quarter 2021 financial results in a news release available on the company's website at the following link: duke-energy.com/investors.
Lynn Good, chair, president and chief executive officer, and Steve Young, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss the company's financial results and other business and financial updates during an investor presentation at 10 a.m. ET today.
The call can be accessed via the investors' section (duke-energy.com/investors) of Duke Energy's website or by dialing 800-458-4121 in the U.S. or 323-794-2093 outside the U.S. The confirmation code is 5906267. Please call in 10 to 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
A replay of the conference call will be available until 1 p.m. ET, May 20, 2021, by calling 888-203-1112 in the U.S. or 719-457-0820 outside the U.S. and using the code 5906267. An audio replay and transcript will also be available by accessing the investors' section of the company's website.
Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 7.9 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 51,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 27,500 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy strategy to create a smarter energy future for its customers and communities – with goals of at least a 50 percent carbon reduction by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company is a top U.S. renewable energy provider, on track to operate or purchase 16,000 megawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2025. The company also is investing in major electric grid upgrades and expanded battery storage, and exploring zero-emitting power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2021 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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