News Releases

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Damage assessment efforts have gone well and crews continue to restore power to Duke Energy customers affected by this week’s winter storm. Restoration efforts Currently, more than 1,800 line personnel, supported by thousands of...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy has more than 4,800 personnel focused on outage restoration across the Carolinas. The workforce includes line workers, tree crews, damage assessors and other support personnel. Crews from across the company's service areas...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for up to 50 megawatts (MW) of new solar energy capacity in North Carolina. Solar projects, 2 MW or larger, would be tied to the company's Green Source Rider. That program,...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy is closely monitoring the winter storm forecasted to bring snow, sleet and freezing rain to North Carolina and South Carolina tonight and early tomorrow. Line technicians, service crews and other personnel are available...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Winter is not over, and with a cold snap on the way, Duke Energy today offered some tips for keeping energy costs under control during the winter. "“Colder temperatures can make even the most efficient electric heating systems and...

GREENVILLE, S.C. - Duke Energy today proposed several solar power programs to the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) that will greatly expand options for customers to use renewable energy. The programs must be approved by the commission...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy, the nation’s largest electric utility, today announced the acquisition of a majority interest in REC Solar, a provider of comprehensive commercial solar and energy solutions nationwide.

EDEN, N.C. - Research from universities, regulators and industry experts increasingly demonstrates that the Dan River is in good condition one year after a coal ash spill at the Dan River Steam Station. Duke Energy N.C. President Paul Newton today...

PLAINFIELD, IND. -The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded a $12,500 grant to the Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation to develop a three-year strategic plan. The plan will include interviews with key business and community stakeholders and ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A partnership between Duke Energy, the Department of the Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps will lead to a 13-megawatt (AC) solar facility being built at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Onslow County, N.C.