Duke Energy Corporation
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Duke Energy Corporation Company Profile

Duke Energy is a John Wayne-sized power business. The company serves electric and gas customers in the South and Midwest. Its US Franchised Electric and Gas unit operates primarily through its Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Ohio, Duke Energy Indiana and Duke Energy Kentucky regional businesses. The company has 58,200 MW of electric generating capacity, 32,000 miles of transmission lines, and 250,200 miles of distribution lines. It also has commercial and international power assets. While it is focused on energy operations, Duke also has some limited insurance, real estate, and telecom assets. In a major expansion, in 2012 Duke acquired Progress Energy in a $32 billion deal.