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Duke Energy thanks Sandys victims for their patience and kindness

Published on November 16, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -As we prepare for Thanksgiving, we at Duke Energy would like to thank everyone affected by superstorm Sandy for their patience, understanding, kindness and generosity as we worked together to recover from the devastation.Our crews ...

Duke Energy launches InterNotes investment program. Separate PremierNotes offering continues

Published on November 14, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy Corp. today announced it has filed a prospectus supplement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the issuance of corporate notes through Incapitals InterNotes® program.Duke Energy InterNotes will be senior ...

Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers to address 47th EEI Financial Conference

Published on November 9, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Jim Rogers, Duke Energys chairman, president and chief executive officer, will provide an update on Duke Energy during the 47th EEI Financial Conference in Phoenix, Ariz., on Tuesday, Nov. 13. The presentation will be from 1:15 to ...

Duke Energy to give $2 million to Palmetto Clean Energy (PaCE)

Published on November 6, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -As part of its continuing commitment to the communities it serves, Duke Energy has given the first half of a $2 million contribution to Palmetto Clean Energy (PaCE), a South Carolina non-profit program designed to improve the quality ...

Duke Energy's storm team grows to 2,850 with 150 new workers; Company communicator, embedded with crew, reports live from New York

Published on November 1, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy, the nations largest electric utility, today deployed 150 additional workers to help other utilities in eight states restore power to 4.7 million homes and businesses in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.Duke Energys ...

Let energy usage FALL with the season. Helpful tips from Progress Energy Florida on how to save on electricity and reduce costs this season

Published on November 1, 2012

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -Fall weather often allows Floridians to open the windows and shut off the air conditioner, helping to secure energy savings. Progress Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, suggests that additional energy-saving tips can ...

Duke Energy deploys 1,000 more workers to help restore power; Company's storm team now totals 2,700 in 8 states

Published on October 31, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy, the nation's largest electric utility, today deployed 1,000 additional workers to help other utilities in eight states restore power to more than 6 million homes and businesses in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.Duke ...

Duke Energy deploys 423 additional workers to Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, bringing companys total Hurricane Sandy contingent to nearly 1,700

Published on October 30, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy, the nations largest electric utility, today deployed 423 additional employees and contractors to help restore power to more than 8 million homes and businesses in the hard hit Mid-Atlantic and Northeast U.S. following ...

Duke Energy declares quarterly dividend

Published on October 30, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.765 per share. The dividend is payable on Dec. 17, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business Nov. 16, 2012.The dividend automatically ...

Duke Energy makes 1,200 line workers available to help restore power in Hurricane Sandys aftermath

Published on October 29, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy, the nations largest electric utility, today made 1,200 line workers available to help other utilities restore power in Hurricane Sandys aftermath. Most of the workers are contractors who normally work in the service...