News Releases

Duke Energy residential customer rates to decrease for Florida customers in January 2015

Published on November 25, 2014

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -Duke Energy today announced a reduction in residential electricity bills beginning with the first billing cycle of January 2015. As approved by the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) today, residential customers will see a ...

Duke Energy Heatshare and Wintercare programs help local families stay warm during winter

Published on November 25, 2014

CINCINNATI, OH -Duke Energys Heatshare program in Ohio and Wintercare in Kentucky, are once again preparing to assist customers struggling to pay their winter energy bills.Continuing a 30-year tradition, Duke Energy, its employees, customers and ...

Duke Energy cancels Eagle Viewing Day for 2015 due to construction at Cayuga Station

Published on November 20, 2014

PLAINFIELD, IND. -Duke Energy has cancelled Eagle Viewing Day for 2015 at its Cayuga Generating Station due to significant construction underway at the plant.The event is usually held on the last Saturday in January and will resume in 2016.The plant ...

Duke Energys Energy Neighbor Fund helps Florida families

Published on November 19, 2014

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -Duke Energys Energy Neighbor Fund is prepared to assist customers in Florida who may struggle to pay their energy bill this winter.Continuing a 30-year commitment, the company, its employees, customers and shareholders will ...

Duke Energy announces plans to begin removing coal ash from four North Carolina sites

Published on November 13, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy today announced another major milestone in its plan to permanently close coal ash basins and safely store coal ash generated from its North Carolina power plants. The company submitted detailed coal ash excavation plans to...

Duke Energy Florida makes reliability improvements to Pinellas County beach communities

Published on November 12, 2014

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -Duke Energy Florida is working to improve the electric reliability in Pinellas County beach communities by proactively replacing a major underwater cable that carries electricity to the St. Pete Beach area.Reliability is a ...

Duke Energy bill assistance programs help families stay warm during winter

Published on November 11, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energys energy assistance programs are once again preparing to assist customers struggling to pay their winter energy bills. Continuing a 30-year commitment, Duke Energy, its employees, customers and shareholders will provide the...

Duke Energy announces milestone in sale of its Midwest Commercial Generation fleet to Dynegy

Published on November 10, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy today announced that the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission have granted early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act waiting period, marking another milestone in the sale of its ...

Duke Energy board appoints science and environmental expert as new member

Published on November 3, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy's board of directors today announced the appointment of Richard A. Meserve, president emeritus of the Carnegie Institution for Science, as a new board member.Meserve led the Washington, D.C.-based institution from 2003 ...

Duke Energy Florida warns Tampa Bay area restaurants and small businesses to beware of utility payment scams

Published on October 30, 2014

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - Duke Energy Florida has seen an increase in utility payment scams in the area. The latest targets appear to be local restaurants and other small businesses. Several business owners have reported receiving unsolicited calls from...