• Duke Energy spent nearly USD 1 billion with North Carolina-based suppliers in 2025, targeting grid equipment availability and reliability.
• The company projected nearly USD 5 billion of additional North Carolina supplier spending over five years as demand rises.
• More than 97% of its USD 17.2 billion annual sourcing supports U.S.-based suppliers, aiming to reduce supply-chain risk.

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