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Duke Energy verifies Cliffside unit 6 air compliance

Published on October 2, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Repeated performance testing at the new 825-megawatt Cliffside Steam Station unit 6 demonstrates Duke Energy delivered on its promise to build one of the cleanest coal units in the nation. Cliffside unit 6 in Mooresboro, N.C., uses the...

Duke Energy Carolinas to help prepare York, S.C., location for potential industrial development

Published on October 1, 2013

GREENVILLE, S.C. -Duke Energy Carolinas has selected a 162-acre site in York, S.C., to participate in the utility's 2013 Site Readiness Program to prepare the location for potential industrial development. Duke Energy's Site Readiness Program is ...

Duke Energy Carolinas to help prepare Anderson, S.C., location for potential industrial development

Published on October 1, 2013

GREENVILLE, S.C. -Duke Energy Carolinas has chosen a 48-acre site near Anderson, S.C., to participate in the utility's 2013 Site Readiness Program to prepare the location for potential industrial development. Duke Energy's Site Readiness Program is ...

Duke Energy Progress to help prepare Kershaw County, S.C., location for potential industrial development

Published on October 1, 2013

GREENVILLE, S.C. -Duke Energy Progress has selected a 500-acre site in Kershaw County, S.C., to participate in the utility's 2013 Site Readiness Program to prepare the location for potential industrial development. Duke Energy's Site Readiness Program ...

Duke Energy Foundation gives $75K for disaster preparedness

Published on September 26, 2013

RALEIGH, N.C. -Duke Energy Foundation today announced a $75,000 grant to the American Red Cross Triangle Chapter for disaster preparedness projects.The funds will provide disaster preparedness outreach to high-risk, vulnerable communities throughout ...

Duke Energy to build two wind power projects in South Texas

Published on September 26, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy, today announced it will build two large-scale wind power facilities in South Texas. Duke Energy Renewables will build, own and operate the Los Vientos III and IV...

Duke Energy provides free energy makeovers for low-income residents in Eustis

Published on September 25, 2013

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - More than 1,800 low-income customers in Eustis, Fla., will soon receive a much-needed boost from Duke Energy. Through the companys innovative Neighborhood Energy Saver program, the homes and apartments of qualified customers will...

Duke Energy and Clemson University make commitment at Clinton Global Initiative to partner in energy research

Published on September 25, 2013

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Duke Energy and Clemson University today committed at the Clinton Global Initiative to work together to develop new models for generating and distributing electricity. At the core of the partnership are workforce development initiatives...

Phased-in rates approved for Duke Energy Carolinas North Carolina customers support new, more efficient power generation and continued high reliability

Published on September 24, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) today authorized an increase in electric rates for Duke Energy Carolinas' North Carolina customers. The revenue increase was initially agreed upon in a settlement between Duke Energy...

Duke Energy Florida will issue a Request for Proposals for new generation in Citrus County

Published on September 24, 2013

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - Duke Energy Florida today announced that on Oct. 8, 2013, the company will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to supply approximately 1,640 megawatts of generating capacity beginning in 2018. Proposals will compete with Duke...