Duke Energy restores thousands of customers after substation vandalism in N.C.
Published on December 5, 2022Duke Energy crews have restored power to nearly 7,000 customers since Sunday night when substations in Moore County were attacked.
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Duke Energy’s chief operating officer Dhiaa Jamil to retire in 2023
Published on December 5, 2022Duke Energy today announced that Dhiaa Jamil, executive vice president and chief operating officer, will retire midyear 2023 after a career spanning more than 41 years at the company.
Duke Energy responding to outages in Moore County
Published on December 4, 2022Duke Energy crews are currently responding to widespread outages in Moore County. The company experienced multiple equipment failures affecting substations leaving about 45,000 customers without power.
Duke Energy Kentucky proposes new customer benefits; requests electric distribution rate review as it continues smart investments and cleaner energy transition
Published on December 1, 2022As a result of the company’s ongoing investments to facilitate a clean, secure energy future, strengthen the electric grid, reduce power outages and enhance value to the company’s nearly 150,000 electric customers in Northern Kentucky, Duke Energy Kentucky today filed a request with the Kentucky Public Service Commission to perform a public review of the company’s electric distribution rates and approve a rate adjustment.
Duke Energy announces $1 million in grants to support organizations focused on social justice, racial equity in North Carolina
Published on December 1, 2022The Duke Energy Foundation announced the recipients of $1 million in grants for 40 North Carolina nonprofits working to advance social justice and racial equity across the state.
J.D. Power ranks Piedmont Natural Gas No. 1 in customer satisfaction in South Large Segment
Published on December 1, 2022Piedmont Natural Gas earned the No. 1 spot in customer satisfaction with residential natural gas service in the South among large utilities, according to the J.D. Power 2022 Gas Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study.
Duke Energy wraps up monthlong effort to fight hunger with nearly $170,000 in ‘surcee’ grants to South Carolina community agencies
Published on November 29, 2022On this Giving Tuesday, Duke Energy closes out a monthlong initiative to support organizations that address food insecurities and inequities across South Carolina with nearly $170,000 in surprise microgrants to community organizations across the state.
Duke Energy Florida, Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce power community projects with $160,000 in revitalization grants to cities and towns in Alachua County
Published on November 29, 2022The Duke Energy Foundation today announced $160,000 in grants to support eight local community projects in Alachua County to aid revitalization and local economic development efforts, and help strengthen and uplift the community.
Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions enters Mississippi with acquisition of 100-MW Wildflower Solar from Clearway Energy Group
Published on November 21, 2022Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions is expanding its solar energy portfolio by acquiring the 100-megawatt (MW) Wildflower Solar project from Clearway Energy Group in Mississippi.
Honoring Florida’s veterans: Duke Energy joins forces with statewide organizations to provide $235,000 in support for those who served
Published on November 17, 2022In support of National Veterans and Military Families Month, Duke Energy Florida and the Duke Energy Foundation are contributing $235,000 to four Florida-based organizations whose missions support veterans and their loved ones.