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Power demand in North Carolina is surging at an unprecedented rate, 

driven by rapid population growth, expanding manufacturing, and a boom in energy-intensive data centers. To meet this high demand—projected to be eight times higher by 2030 than previously anticipated— Data centers are driving massive energy usage, with one facility consuming as much power as 200,000 homes.

$83 billion over the next five years — Duke Energy’s current five-year capital expenditure plan (2025–2029) is about $83 billion. A large portion of this is for electric transmission and distribution grid improvements, reliability upgrades, and modernization to support rising demand and electrification.