New large-load additions under a proposed dedicated docket is heading toward a formal Large Load Tariff under a settlement filed in Duke Energy Carolinas' rate review, in which stakeholders agreed to support a separate, expedited regulatory proceeding to establish the tariff before new base rates take effect.
Also active in North Carolina: Duke's North Carolina territory already carries some of the largest announced Southeastern loads: a $10 billion AWS campus in Richmond County (each 1,000 MW increment expected to save existing customers almost $1 billion over a 15-year contract) and a $14 billion Toyota battery plant in Liberty.
Named Projects Already Underway
| Customer | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| AWS | Richmond County, NC | $10 billion data centre campus; Duke Energy expects each 1,000 MW increment to save existing customers almost $1 billion over a 15-year contract |
| Toyota | Liberty, NC | $14 billion battery manufacturing facility |
Figures compiled from the Edison Electric Institute's "Large Load Projects and Tariffs" (September 2026) member-company summary and public regulatory filings. Confirm current tariff terms directly with Duke Energy Carolinas and the relevant state public utility commission before relying on any figure for a capital decision.
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