News Releases

COLUMBIA, S.C. -Duke Energy is partnering with Children’s Trust of South Carolina to initiate a life jacket loaner program on Lake Wateree. The program is jointly sponsored by Lake Wateree Presbyterian Church, Lake Wateree Baptist Church and Wateree ...

SENECA, S.C. -The Keowee-Toxaway Basin is now officially out of any drought designation, as rainfall has improved storage in Duke Energy’s reservoirs and met other conditions outlined in the regional drought response plan.The basin includes the Duke ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -An outdoor museum of vintage refrigerators popped up today at Center City’s Wells Fargo Atrium, 301 South Tryon St., to educate and encourage Duke Energy customers to recycle old, energy-guzzling secondary refrigerators and freezers. ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy is again offering grants through the Habitat Enhancement Program (HEP) to qualifying government agencies and nonprofit organizations that want to enhance, create and protect fish and wildlife habitats along the ...

RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) today approved Duke Energy Progress’ proposed settlement in the company’s request to increase electric rates for its North Carolina customers. Major Components A total $178.7 million, or...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Memorial Day weekend marked the unofficial start of summer, and with it, comes summer storm season and the potential for power outages. Duke Energy is ready to respond“ We have more than 5,000 power line workers across six states who...

GREENVILLE, S.C. - Duke Energy has selected five South Carolina properties for participation in its 2013 Site Readiness Program to prepare the property for potential industrial development.  They are: The CW Love Industrial Park, 200 acres of former...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy has begun the 90th year of its reservoir mosquito control program. Conducted annually since 1923, this public health program was started by company founder James B. Duke. It provides mosquito control along the shoreline of...

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - As the start of the 2013 hurricane season approaches, Duke Energy employees are prepared for any severe weather that might threaten Florida this year. “ Duke Energy is ready to respond and restore power,” said Alex Glenn, Duke...

SENECA, S.C. -Duke Energy and other hydro relicensing stakeholders invite residents to attend a community open house May 22 to learn more about a recently completed agreement-in-principle (AIP) related to future operations for the Keowee-Toxaway ...