Load Growth And Economic ExpansionEconomic expansion across multiple industries, including data centers and manufacturing, is boosting load growth and pushing the company towards the high end of its growth rate targets.
Regulatory ImprovementsThe settlement agreement with the North Carolina Utilities Commission authorizes an improved return on equity and equity layer, enhancing the company's financial stability and growth potential.
Renewable Energy ExpansionThe continued expansion of renewable development and fossil fuel retirements, supported by a robust Clean Energy Plan, is driving incremental investment and accelerating earnings growth.