News Releases

Duke Energy focuses on damage assessments and outage restoration in the Carolinas

Published on February 17, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy has more than 4,800 personnel focused on outage restoration across the Carolinas. The workforce includes line workers, tree crews, damage assessors and other support personnel. Crews from across the company's service areas...

Duke Energy solicits for more solar projects in North Carolina

Published on February 17, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for up to 50 megawatts (MW) of new solar energy capacity in North Carolina. Solar projects, 2 MW or larger, would be tied to the company's Green Source Rider. That program,...

Duke Energy braces for winter storm in the Carolinas; customers advised to prepare for possible extended power outages

Published on February 16, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy is closely monitoring the winter storm forecasted to bring snow, sleet and freezing rain to North Carolina and South Carolina tonight and early tomorrow. Line technicians, service crews and other personnel are available...

Duke Energy offers winter energy- and money-saving tips

Published on February 12, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Winter is not over, and with a cold snap on the way, Duke Energy today offered some tips for keeping energy costs under control during the winter. "Colder temperatures can make even the most efficient electric heating systems and...

Duke Energy proposes innovative solar programs for South Carolina

Published on February 10, 2015

GREENVILLE, S.C. - Duke Energy today proposed several solar power programs to the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) that will greatly expand options for customers to use renewable energy. The programs must be approved by the commission...

Duke Energy and REC Solar team to make distributed solar more affordable and accessible to commercial customers

Published on February 9, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy, the nations largest electric utility, today announced the acquisition of a majority interest in REC Solar, a provider of comprehensive commercial solar and energy solutions nationwide.

Studies increasingly demonstrate Dan River is thriving

Published on January 27, 2015

EDEN, N.C. - Research from universities, regulators and industry experts increasingly demonstrates that the Dan River is in good condition one year after a coal ash spill at the Dan River Steam Station. Duke Energy N.C. President Paul Newton today...

Duke Energy Foundation awards $12,500 economic development grant to Jackson County

Published on January 23, 2015

PLAINFIELD, IND. -The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded a $12,500 grant to the Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation to develop a three-year strategic plan. The plan will include interviews with key business and community stakeholders and ...

Duke Energy to build 13-megawatt solar facility at Camp Lejeune

Published on January 22, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A partnership between Duke Energy, the Department of the Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps will lead to a 13-megawatt (AC) solar facility being built at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Onslow County, N.C.

Duke Energy to announce fourth quarter earnings Feb. 18

Published on January 21, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy will release its fourth quarter and year-end 2014 earnings results at 7 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Feb. 18. An earnings conference call for analysts is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET that day. In addition to discussing the fourth ...