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Duke Energy begins expansion of its Beaufort County solar project

Published on September 9, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy, has begun construction of a 5-megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar power project in Beaufort County, N.C., near Bath and Washington, adjacent to its 12.5 MW Washington ...

Duke Energy CEO Lynn J. Good to address Barclays conference

Published on September 5, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Lynn J. Good, Duke Energys president and chief executive officer, will present at the 2013 Barclays Capital CEO Energy-Power Conference in New York City on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 9:45 to 10:20 a.m.The presentation will be available ...

Duke Energy initiates demolition of retired coal units at H.F. Lee Plant

Published on September 4, 2013

GOLDSBORO, N.C. -After more than a year of planning and preparation, Duke Energy will begin demolishing the retired H.F. Lee coal-fired power plant this fall. The demolition process will last several months and will include implosion of the powerhouse ...

Duke Energy initiates demolition process at Weatherspoon Plant

Published on September 4, 2013

LUMBERTON, N.C. -After more than two years of planning and preparation, Duke Energy will begin demolishing the retired Weatherspoon coal-fired power plant this fall. The demolition process will last several months and will include implosion of the ...

Duke Energy initiates demolition of original Cliffside units

Published on September 4, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -After nearly two years of planning and preparation, Duke Energy will begin demolishing Cliffside coal units 1 through 4 this fall. The demolition process will last several months and will include implosion of the powerhouse in ...

Duke Energy Renewables and Partners Complete Massachusetts Solar Project

Published on September 4, 2013

BERKLEY, MASS. - Duke Energy Renewables, Integrys Solar, Canadian Solar Inc., and Community Energy Solar today announced the completion of a 3-megawatt (MW) AC solar power project in Berkley, Mass. The Berkley East Solar Power Project is co-owned by...

Duke Energy's economic development team honored by Site Selection Magazine

Published on September 3, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -The September edition of Site Selection Magazine has named Duke Energy to its annual list of Top Utilities in Economic Development for 2013. The magazine credits Duke Energy's economic development team and its successful collaboration ...

Duke Energy Florida files annual projections for fuel and environmental costs

Published on August 30, 2013

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - Duke Energy Florida today filed its annual requests with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) to recover costs for fuel used to generate electricity, for purchased power and for environmental investments at generating...

Duke Energy names Brian Savoy Controller and Bill Currens Vice President of Investor Relations

Published on August 30, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy today named Brian Savoy vice president, controller and chief accounting officer, replacing Steve K. Young, who became executive vice president and chief financial officer on Aug. 6. Savoy will assume the role Sept. 1.The ...

Duke Energy reaches settlement on Edwardsport plant air permit

Published on August 30, 2013

PLAINFIELD, IND. -Duke Energy has reached a settlement with the Sierra Club, Citizens Action Coalition, Save the Valley and Valley Watch over outstanding issues with the Edwardsport power plant air permits. The Indiana Department of Environmental ...