News Releases

With the summer months and sweltering temperatures quickly approaching, Duke Energy Florida is highlighting EnergyWise Home, a voluntary program that rewards customers with up to $141 in annual bill credits for enrolling select appliances – central air conditioning units, electric water heaters and/or pool pumps – and allowing the company to temporarily cycle those appliances off during periods of high electricity demand.

Duke Energy Foundation commits $500,000 to support storm preparedness initiatives in North Carolina, inviting eligible organizations to apply for grants up to $25,000 by April 25, 2025

Today, Duke Energy Florida announced the company’s large-scale battery facility in the Alachua County town of Micanopy is now capable of providing backup power to the local community, including homes, businesses, schools, public safety buildings and more, when it is needed most – during storms.

To celebrate Black History Month, Duke Energy’s South Carolina employees have awarded $50,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations whose focus is uplifting, educating and assisting local communities.

Today, Duke Energy Florida submitted its 2025 Solar Base Rate Adjustment (SoBRA) filing to the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC), outlining plans for four solar energy sites the company is pursuing this year in order to deliver on its commitment to continue providing reliable, affordable and increasingly clean energy for its customers.

Duke Energy Foundation announced it has donated $40,000 to the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas (AAAPP) to supply severe weather kits to older adults in preparation for the 2025 hurricane season.

Duke Energy announced today it has appointed Katherine Neebe, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer, as chief communications officer, effective Feb. 24.

Duke Energy is monitoring forecasts and preparing for a mixture of snow and ice, which could cause power outages in some areas.

Today, Duke Energy Florida is celebrating Engineers Week – recognized as Sunday, Feb. 16, through Saturday, Feb. 22 – by highlighting the work of power grid dispatchers and the importance of training new engineers and technical workers to serve as the “eyes in the sky” of the grid that delivers power to more than 2 million customers across the company’s 35-county service territory.

Duke Energy is committed to serving its customers and communities and offers programs and resources to help customers who may be experiencing trouble paying utility expenses due to financial hardships.