As of 2019, Duke Energy Renewables is the largest provider of renewable energy in the United States, with a portfolio of more than 8,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity. Duke Energy Renewables owns and operates a diverse mix of wind, solar, and hydroelectric power plants in 22 states.
Duke Energy is committed to increasing the percentage of electricity it produces from renewable sources. The company has set a goal of having 30 percent of its electricity come from renewables by 2030. Duke Energy has been investing in renewable energy for more than 15 years and is a national leader in the transition to a low-carbon future.
Other related questions:
Q: How much renewable energy does Duke Energy Use?
A: Duke Energy currently uses a total of 1,973 megawatts of renewable energy, which is about 4 percent of its total energy portfolio.
Q: Where does Duke Energy get their electricity from?
A: Duke Energy is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, with operations in six states. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Duke Energy provides electricity to approximately 7.3 million customers in the Carolinas, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Florida. The company has approximately 52,700 megawatts of electric generating capacity in the United States.
Duke Energy’s electricity is generated from a diverse mix of sources, including nuclear, coal, natural gas, hydro, solar, and wind.
Q: Does Duke Energy use renewable energy?
A: Duke Energy does not use renewable energy.
Q: What percentage of electrical energy came from renewable resources?
A: In 2018, renewable energy made up about 11% of the total U.S. electricity generation.