Duke Energy to build its first solar project in Rowan County, N.C.
Published on March 3, 2016Duke Energy announced its third solar project to be built in 2016, with the 6-megawatt Woodleaf Solar Facility slated for Rowan County, N.C.
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Six Greater Cincinnati projects awarded more than $275,000 in Urban Revitalization grants from Duke Energy
Published on March 2, 2016Add six projects to the growing list of grant recipients benefitting from Duke Energy's Urban Revitalization program in Ohio and Kentucky.
Duke Energy announces pricing of common stock offering in connection with its pending acquisition of Piedmont Natural Gas
Published on March 2, 2016Duke Energy Corporation announced today the pricing of a public offering of approximately 9.25 million shares of its common stock at $72.00 per share in connection with the forward sale agreement described below. The expected net proceeds from the offering are to be used to finance a portion of the costs of Duke's pending acquisition of Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc.
Duke Energy Florida receives state approval for rate reduction
Published on March 1, 2016The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) approved Duke Energy Florida’s plan to reduce rates, due to lower projected natural gas prices.
Duke Energy Progress gains approval to transition to a smarter, cleaner energy future at the Asheville Plant
Published on February 29, 2016Duke Energy Progress today received approval from the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to transition to a smarter, cleaner energy future at the Asheville Plant. The project is estimated to cost approximately $1 billion.
Duke Energy announces public offering of common stock in connection with its pending acquisition of Piedmont Natural Gas
Published on February 29, 2016Duke Energy Corporation announced today that it has commenced a registered public offering of 9.25 million shares of its common stock in connection with a forward sale agreement.
Duke Energy board appoints Wick Moorman as new board member
Published on February 29, 2016Duke Energy's board of directors today announced the appointment of former Norfolk Southern Corp. CEO and Executive Chairman Charles W. "Wick" Moorman as a new board member, effective March 1, 2016.
Duke Energy program helping to keep families warm this winter
Published on February 25, 2016Throughout the winter season, Duke Energy Progress is continuing its 30-year tradition by partnering with employees and customers to lend a hand to those struggling to pay their winter energy bills in the Carolinas.
Duke Energy celebrates construction of new natural gas plant with outdoor ceremony
Published on February 25, 2016On March 2, 2016, Duke Energy will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new 1,640 megawatt combined-cycle natural gas plant in Citrus County that will help serve Florida's 1.7 million customers starting in 2018.
Duke Energy powers Palmetto State communities with more than $1.7 million in grant funding in 2015
Published on February 25, 2016Duke Energy is powering South Carolina with more than electricity. Last year, the utility donated more than $1.7 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the state.