// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚡ Power Plant / Substation |
| Operator / Branch | Duke Energy Carolinas |
| Host County | Mecklenburg County NC |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Duke Energy Carolinas transmission substations serving Charlotte North Carolina power the second largest banking center in the US after New York City. Charlotte is home to Bank of America headquarters Wells Fargo East Coast operations and dozens of major financial institutions. A coordinated attack on Charlotte area substations inspired by the Moore County December 2022 attack would simultaneously black out the Charlotte banking center disrupting financial operations affecting trillions in daily banking transactions. Duke Energy has been specifically cited by DHS as a target of adversary surveillance following the Moore County attack.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Mecklenburg County with 1.1 million residents and the Charlotte banking center. Charlotte is the second largest US banking center after New York. A blackout would disrupt Bank of America Wells Fargo and dozens of financial institutions. Duke Energy has been under increased adversary surveillance since the 2022 Moore County attack.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-77, I-85, I-277. Mecklenburg County Emergency Management and Duke Energy coordinate substation attack banking disruption and grid emergency protocols.