News Releases

Duke Energy names David Townsend vice president of Community Relations and Economic Development in Florida

Published on July 9, 2015

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -Duke Energy has named David Townsend vice president of Community Relations and Economic Development in Florida, effective July 13, 2015. Townsend will be responsible for building relationships with external stakeholders in local ...

Visible progress toward ending the coal era in Wilmington, N.C.

Published on July 7, 2015

WILMINGTON, N.C. -For more than 40 years, the two red-and-white striped smokestacks at Duke Energy's L.V. Sutton Plant have served as a distinguishing landmark on the Wilmington landscape. In the coming weeks, the company will celebrate the plant's ...

Duke Energy increases quarterly dividend payment by approximately 4 percent; future annual dividend growth expected to track long-term growth in adjusted diluted earnings per share

Published on July 7, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.825 per share, an increase of $0.03 per share, or 3.8 percent. This is double the rate at which the dividend has grown annually since 2010.

Riley Institute at Furman, Duke Energy to help advance diversity leadership in SC following Charleston shootings

Published on July 6, 2015

GREENVILLE, S.C. -In the days immediately following the tragic shootings in Charleston, S.C., many individuals and organizations asked the question: What can we do to help? More than 4,000 Duke Energy employees and thousands of retirees in South ...

Be aware and focus on safety this summer season while enjoying area lakes

Published on July 2, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The summer season is in full swing and visitors to area lakes continue to increase, especially with the July 4th weekend approaching. Duke Energy encourages those enjoying water activities to remain vigilant and put safety first. "We...

Duke Energy offers energy-saving suggestions to avoid getting hot under the collar this summer

Published on July 1, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Hot weather can lead to higher energy bills as customers try and stay cool this summer. Duke Energy would like to offer some suggestions for managing these costs. To help customers prepare, Duke Energy offers assistance programs,...

Duke Energy Progress customers in SC to see bill savings this summer

Published on July 1, 2015

GREENVILLE, S.C. - While energy usage tends to increase this time of year as customers crank up their air conditioners to combat the summer heat, Duke Energy Progress South Carolina customers will see some relief as the portion of their bills that pays...

Duke Energy to announce second quarter 2015 earnings Aug. 6

Published on July 1, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy will release its second quarter 2015 earnings results at 7 a.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 6.An earnings conference call for analysts is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET that day to discuss Duke Energy's financial performance for the ...

Distinguished Duke Energy leader, Paul Newton, to retire in August

Published on June 30, 2015

RALEIGH, N.C. -Paul Newton, Duke Energy state president - North Carolina, will retire from the company on Aug. 31, 2015. Paul is highly respected for his extensive industry knowledge and his commitment to doing whats right for employees and ...

Duke Energy to upgrade its Notrees Energy Storage System

Published on June 30, 2015

CHARLOTTE, NC -Duke Energy, Samsung SDI and Younicos will team up to update Duke Energys 36-megawatt (MW) energy storage and power management system at the companys Notrees Windpower Project in west Texas.The system, one of the nations largest, has ...