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Duke Energy ramps up efforts to protect customers from utility scammers

Published on October 28, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy is ramping up efforts to protect customers from the long-running scam targeting customers of utility service providers across the country. The company has launched a new multi-week social media campaign with content focused...

Duke Energy to acquire Piedmont Natural Gas for $4.9 billion in cash

Published on October 26, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas today announced the boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved a definitive agreement for Duke Energy to acquire Piedmont for approximately $4.9 billion in cash. "We look forward to welcoming Piedmont's employees and one million customers in the Carolinas and Tennessee to Duke Energy," said Lynn Good, president and CEO of Duke Energy.

Get plugged into vendor opportunities with the Citrus County combined-cycle natural gas plant project

Published on October 22, 2015

CRYSTAL RIVER, F.L. - Duke Energy Florida’s Citrus County combined-cycle natural gas plant project has received all required regulatory approvals and permits to move forward. The project’s engineering, procurement and construction contractor, Fluor,...

Duke Energy acquires majority stake in energy management company Phoenix Energy Technologies

Published on October 22, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy, the nation’s largest electric utility, today acquired a majority share of Phoenix Energy Technologies, a provider of energy management systems and services for commercial customers ...

Duke Energy reaches $81 million agreement to end 2008 Ohio lawsuit

Published on October 21, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy has reached an $81 million settlement agreement to end a 2008 lawsuit related to contracts between a former Duke Energy subsidiary and certain large electric customers of Duke Energy Ohio. The agreement would end a class...

Duke Energy linemen wrangle 12 awards at world rodeo competition

Published on October 20, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - There may not have been calf roping, bull riding or steer wrestling, but Duke Energy linemen wrangled 12 awards at the International Lineman's Rodeo Oct. 17 in Bonner Springs, Kan...

Duke Energy to add second solar project for its "Sunshine State" customers

Published on October 15, 2015

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - Duke Energy Florida today announced plans to construct a new solar facility in Perry, Fla. This will be the second such project in the company's plan to advance the development of solar energy in the Sunshine...

Fifty-nine Duke Energy line technicians to compete against the best in the world at International Lineman’s Rodeo Oct. 17

Published on October 14, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Fifty-nine Duke Energy line technicians will compete in the International Lineman’s Rodeo Oct. 17 at the National Agricultural Hall of Fame rodeo grounds in Bonner Springs, Kan. Now in its 32nd year, the rodeo attracts the best...

Duke Energy's solar rebate helps customers harness the sun in the Palmetto State

Published on October 13, 2015

GREENVILLE, S.C. - Duke Energy today launched a solar rebate program designed to help its South Carolina customers with the upfront cost of installing solar on their property. The rebate is another step forward in implementing Duke Energy’s Distributed...

Duke Energy to announce third quarter 2015 earnings Nov. 5

Published on October 9, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy will release its third quarter 2015 earnings results at 7 a.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 5. An earnings conference call for analysts is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET that day to discuss Duke Energys financial performance for the quarter and provide other business and financial updates.