Duke Energy Corporation is engaged in natural gas distribution and energy-related services. It operates through the following segments: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure, Gas Utilities and Infrastructure, and Commercial Renewable Energy. The Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment conducts business in the regulated electric utilities segments in North and South Carolina, Florida and Midwest. The Gas Utilities and Infrastructure segment focuses on Piedmont Natural Gas local distribution companies in Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina, as well as natural gas storage and midstream investments. The Commercial Renewable Energy segment acquires, develops, builds, operates and owns wind and solar renewable generation throughout the continental United States. The company was founded on April 30, 1904 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.