Duke Energy

Duke Energy is the largest electric power holding company in the United States, with assets also in Canada and Latin America. Duke Energy owns 58,200 MW of base-load and peak generation in the United States, which it distributes to its 7.2 million customers.

In addition, Duke Energy has more than 4,300 MW of electric generation in Latin America. It operates eight hydroelectric power plants in Brazil with an installed capacity of 2,307 MW. Almost all of Duke Energy's Midwest generation comes from coal, natural gas, or oil, while half of its Carolinas generation comes from its nuclear power plants. Duke Energy Renewable Services (DERS), a subsidiary of Duke Energy, specializes in the development, ownership, and operation of various generation facilities throughout the United States.