Lynn Good

Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Duke

Search every verified Lynn Good interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Lynn Good, chair, president and CEO of Duke Energy, has said the company is navigating a period of significant electricity demand growth driven by data centers, artificial intelligence, and the onshoring of U.S. manufacturing. Good stated that Duke Energy sees data center load doubling by 2028 and doubling again by 2030, and described the company as a "growth industry." She said the company is working with large customers such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft on customized solutions to fuel growth while maintaining affordability and reliability. Good noted that Duke Energy's five-year capital plan has been raised to $83 billion, with a significant portion directed toward grid investment and clean energy. Good has stated that Duke Energy remains committed to a clean energy transition, with goals of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and retiring coal by 2035. She said the company is seeing an uptick in natural gas generation to meet near-term demand, which she described as a reflection of the need to maintain reliability while pursuing cleaner energy over time. Good said she does not see Duke Energy restarting coal plants, citing the age of the plants and challenges with the coal supply chain. She has emphasized the importance of nuclear power, noting that 50% of power in the Carolinas comes from nuclear, and said the company is pursuing second license renewals for its nuclear fleet. Good has also called for permitting reform to help build the infrastructure needed for the energy transition.