News Releases

Duke Energy Florida to sell tools and equipment from retired Crystal River Nuclear Plant at public auction

Published on August 7, 2014

CRYSTAL RIVER, FLA. - Duke Energy Florida announced today it will sell at auction a wide variety of new and used tools and equipment, ranging from cranes to hand tools, from its retired Crystal River Nuclear Plant north of Tampa. The proceeds from the...

Duke Energy says its work on N.C. coal ash management will continue to move forward

Published on August 1, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -The following is a statement by Duke Energy President and CEO Lynn Good about the delay in reaching agreement on coal ash legislation in North Carolina."Duke Energy's top priority is the safe operation of our electric system and the ...

Duke Energy realigns organization and senior roles

Published on July 24, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy is realigning its organizational structure and the roles of several senior leaders to support the companys long-term strategy, Duke Energy President and CEO Lynn Good announced today. We have a deeply experienced...

Duke Energy launches mobile app for investors

Published on July 22, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced the release of an investor app for iPhone, iPad and Android mobile devices.The app is free and available in Apples App Store for the iPhone and iPad and at Google Play for Android mobile ...

Duke Energy completes cleanup work along the Dan River

Published on July 16, 2014

DANVILLE, VA. - Duke Energy has completed cleanup work along the Dan River just upstream of the Schoolfield Dam in Danville, Va. Completion of the work was reviewed and approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).Since the operation ...

Duke Energy expects to restore power to most N.C. customers today following Hurricane Arthur

Published on July 4, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - More than 800 Duke Energy line technicians and other specialists are working today to restore power to customers who lost power last night and early today after Hurricane Arthur barreled up the North Carolina coast. The company expects...

Duke Energy prepares for Arthur's next move; urges residents to do the same

Published on July 3, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Like a game of high-stakes chess, Duke Energy is awaiting Hurricane Arthurs next move. In anticipation of high winds and rain along North Carolinas coast, the company has already begun gathering its forces: 500 line and vegetation...

Duke Energy prepared to respond to power outages as Tropical Storm Arthur sets a track for the North Carolina coast

Published on July 3, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - As Tropical Storm Arthur bears down on the North Carolina coast, Duke Energy prepares to move more than 80 line workers and other support personnel to the area Thursday; residents and vacationers are encouraged to be prepared, in the...

Duke Energy removes coal ash near Dan River Steam Station at Town Creek

Published on July 3, 2014

EDEN, N.C. -Duke Energy has completed the cleanup of a coal ash deposit and river sediment at a site approximately two miles down river from the Dan River Steam Station.The location is where Town Creek meets the Dan River. The coal ash and sediment ...

Duke Energy completes merger-related transmission line projects

Published on July 2, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy, on the second anniversary of its merger with Progress Energy, today announced it has completed and placed into service eight transmission line expansion projects it committed to undertake in North Carolina as a condition ...