News Releases

Big Choga Access Area reopens following site improvements

Published on July 31, 2015

TOPTON, N.C. -Big Choga Access Area on Lake Nantahala recently reopened for the remainder of the summer recreation season. All facilities and amenities are available for public use.Site improvements at the access area include a paved parking lot with ...

Duke Energy Progress completes purchase of NCEMPA generation assets

Published on July 31, 2015

RALEIGH -Following a year of regulatory reviews, approvals and legislative action, Duke Energy Progress and the North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency (NCEMPA) today completed the approximately $1.25 billion sale of NCEMPA's generating assets ...

Duke Energy Carolinas proposes lower overall rates for SC customers

Published on July 31, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy Carolinas South Carolina customers will see greater savings in their electric bills in 2016 if the companys annual fuel charge adjustment receives approval from the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC). If...

Duke Energy Indiana rates decreasing due to lower coal costs

Published on July 30, 2015

PLAINFIELD, IND. - Duke Energy customers in Indiana are getting a break on their summer electric bills, and they can expect additional savings through the end of the year due to lower fuel costs. Rates for the average residential customer have declined...

Duke Energy Foundation awards $40,000 for Teach for America-Southwest Ohio program

Published on July 28, 2015

CINCINNATI -The Duke Energy Foundation continues its strong support by awarding $40,000 to the Teach For America-Southwest Ohio program benefitting the Cincinnati, Dayton and northern Kentucky areas.This is the fourth year for Duke Energy to support ...

Community asked to help lessen impact of drought on Catawba-Wateree River lakes

Published on July 28, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - In response to drought conditions in the region, Duke Energy is requesting lake neighbors who withdraw water from the Catawba-Wateree lakes for irrigation to voluntarily limit watering to Tuesdays and Saturdays. "Despite recent...

Duke Energy Renewables acquires Seville Solar Projects in Southern California totaling 50 MW

Published on July 28, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy Renewables today announced it has acquired the 20-megawatt (MW-AC) Seville I and 30-MW Seville II Solar Power Projects in California from Kruger Energy. The projects are located in Imperial County about 10 miles west of the...

Duke Energy names David Fountain as new North Carolina president

Published on July 22, 2015

RALEIGH, N.C. -David Fountain, senior vice president of enterprise legal support for Duke Energy, has been named Duke Energy's state president in North Carolina, effective Sept. 1, 2015. Fountain succeeds Paul Newton, who announced his retirement ...

Duke Energy Renewables acquires 20-MW Shawboro Solar Project in Eastern North Carolina from Ecoplexus

Published on July 21, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy Renewables today announced it has acquired a 20-megawatt (MW) AC solar power project in Shawboro, N.C., from Ecoplexus Inc., lead developer of the project. "We are pleased to add a quality project from Ecoplexus to our...

Fourth major Duke Energy solar facility begins construction in N.C.

Published on July 20, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Construction has started at Duke Energy's solar facility at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Onslow County, N.C.The 13-megawatt (AC) project is Duke Energy's first solar facility at a military base. Covering 100 acres, the ...