News Releases

Duke Energy Carolinas is seeking to recover costs for the fuel used to generate electricity for South Carolina homes and businesses. If approved by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC), the average monthly residential bill would increase by 7.1% beginning Nov. 1.

Fifteen Duke Energy lineworkers from the Midwest will compete this fall in the International Lineman’s Rodeo after advancing from the Duke Energy Midwest Lineman’s Rodeo in Plainfield, Ind., over the weekend.

As Duke Energy stands ready to respond to another active storm season in Florida, the company is investing $300,000 in grants to support emergency operation centers and nonprofits dedicated to helping residents prepare for and recover from severe weather events.

Piedmont Natural Gas received approval from the North Carolina Utilities Commission to reduce residential customer billing rates due to updated annual demand projections, to be reflected beginning with customers’ August 2023 bills.

Duke Energy and its Foundation are marking the milestone of investing more than $70 million since the beginning of 2021 to support nonprofits and other programs dedicated to help those in need.

As summer temperatures start to rise, Duke Energy is reminding customers to check out the latest assistance programs that can help keep bills in check. While summer temperatures are one cause of higher bills, the costs of fuels used to produce energy have also increased. Duke Energy does not profit from fuel costs, and the company takes steps to protect customers from spikes through long-term fuel contracts, an equitable rate structure and a diverse fuel mix.

Duke Energy is reminding customers to check out the latest assistance programs that can help keep bills in check as the heat of summer settles in across the Palmetto State.

Temperatures in the Greater Cincinnati region are forecast to be above average through the weekend and Duke Energy is working with local agencies to distribute much-needed relief for area residents.

Duke Energy and the Duke Energy Foundation are investing $682,000 in grants to support 35 local economic development agencies and businesses dedicated to bringing new jobs and investment in Florida.

The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $170,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations providing support for those impacted by devastating storms that moved across Indiana in late June and early July.