UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 25, 2017
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| Registrant, State of Incorporation or Organization, |
| IRS Employer |
1-32853 |
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DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION 550 South Tryon Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-1803 704-382-3853 |
| 20-2777218 |
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1-4928 |
| DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC (a North Carolina limited liability company) 526 South Church Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-1803 704-382-3853 |
| 56-0205520 |
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On August 25, 2017, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (“Duke Energy Carolinas”) filed a rate case with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (the “NCUC”) to request an average 13.6% increase in retail revenues, or approximately $647 million, with an overall rate of return of approximately 7.93% based on approval of a 10.75% return on equity and a 53% equity component of the capital structure. The request is premised upon a North Carolina rate base of $13.8 billion as of December 31, 2016, and adjusted for known and measurable changes through November 2017.
While a procedural schedule has not yet been established by the NCUC, hearings are expected to commence in early 2018. Duke Energy Carolinas has requested the NCUC approve the requested rates to be effective on April 1, 2018, but no later than May 1, 2018.
An overview providing additional detail on the filing is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Duke Energy Carolinas Summary of 2017 Rate Case Filing in North Carolina
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: August 25, 2017 | By: | /s/ Julia S. Janson |
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| Name: | Julia S. Janson |
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| Title: | Executive Vice President, Executive Affairs, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary |
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Date: August 25, 2017 | By: | /s/ Julia S. Janson |
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| Name: | Julia S. Janson |
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| Title: | Executive Vice President, Executive Affairs, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary |
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