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Duke Energy Florida lineworkers honored at Tampa Bay Rays opening day; company pledges $1,000 for every Rays victory

Published on March 30, 2023

Baseball season kicked off at Tropicana Field today, with nearly 100 Duke Energy lineworkers participating in a flag ceremony before the game.

Piedmont Natural Gas reduces average residential customer bill in Tennessee by approximately $36 per year

Published on March 30, 2023

Piedmont Natural Gas has received approval from the Tennessee Public Utility Commission to reduce customer billing rates due to a decrease in the market cost of natural gas. The decrease will be reflected beginning with customers’ April 2023 bills.

Duke Energy request to reduce fuel electric rate approved by Indiana regulators

Published on March 30, 2023

On March 29 the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved Duke Energy Indiana’s request to lower bills due to declining fuel and purchased power costs.

Duke Energy begins operating the largest battery system in North Carolina

Published on March 30, 2023

Duke Energy is expanding its battery storage capabilities in North Carolina and has begun commercial operation of the state's largest battery system, an 11-MW project in Onslow County.

Duke Energy dedicates more than $2 million to local, statewide agencies to provide relief to Florida customers

Published on March 28, 2023

As rising prices for many goods and services, including the cost of electricity, continue to weigh on households across Florida, Duke Energy and its Foundation have provided more than $2 million since last year to support community agencies dedicated to providing relief to customers.

More than $300,000 in energy bill assistance available for Duke Energy Indiana customers

Published on March 21, 2023

More than $300,000 in financial assistance is available to Duke Energy Indiana customers who may be struggling to pay their energy bills.

Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas celebrate natural gas employees on Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day

Published on March 17, 2023

Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas celebrate the eighth annual Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day on March 18, 2023. The annual celebration spotlights natural gas workers’ role in providing nearly 187 million Americans with safe, reliable and affordable natural gas service every day.

Duke Energy explores innovative technologies in Florida, begins construction on floating solar pilot at its Hines Energy Complex

Published on March 16, 2023

Duke Energy Florida today announced that its first floating solar array pilot will begin construction later this month in Polk County.

Public access to Duke Energy’s Great Falls enhancement project set to open

Published on March 15, 2023

Public access to a portion of Duke Energy’s Great Falls enhancement project is set to open on March 18, 2023, with scheduled recreation flow releases and the opening of the Nitrolee Access Area.

Duke Energy supports first responders with $500,000 in grant opportunities for emergency preparedness in South Carolina

Published on March 15, 2023

The Duke Energy Foundation is kicking off the second year of its $500,000 microgrant program to invest in emergency preparedness organizations across South Carolina to increase their resiliency to major weather events through advanced preparation, planning, equipment and training.