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Duke Energy accepts applications for 2014 Habitat Enhancement Program

Published on June 10, 2014

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 ...

Duke Energy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2 state agencies sign natural resources agreement related to Dan River incident

Published on June 9, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy today announced it has signed an agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality regarding any ...

Duke Energy awards $150,000 to N.C. Research Campus

Published on June 5, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy has once again committed $150,000 to support the Plant Pathways Elucidation Project or P2EP, enabling more than 30 students from 10 colleges and universities to intern at the N.C. Research Campus (NCRC) in ...

Duke Energy offers preparedness tips to help customers manage through summer storm-related power outages

Published on June 5, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The summer storm season is just heating up, and when high winds and lightning strike, power outages can happen. To lessen the chance of a power outage, Duke Energy employees work year-round to complete core grid maintenance activities,...

Duke Energy 'Filet-O-Fridge' demonstration exhibits benefits of appliance recycling

Published on June 5, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy representatives deconstructed an outdated refrigerator today and revealed how customers can take control of their energy costs, earn extra cash and support a cleaner environment by having an old refrigerator or freezer ...

Duke Energy proposes Indiana energy efficiency programs

Published on May 29, 2014

PLAINFIELD, IND. - Duke Energy is asking state utility regulators to approve a comprehensive portfolio of energy efficiency programs for its customers. Current energy efficiency programs offered by Energizing Indiana will continue through Dec. 31,...

Duke Energy and EPA sign agreement on Dan River cleanup; river water quality is normal and drinking water has remained safe

Published on May 22, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy today announced it has signed an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding cleanup of the coal ash release into the Dan River that occurred at the company's retired Dan River coal-fired power ...

Duke Energy encourages boating safety and stewardship on lakes this summer

Published on May 22, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Memorial Day marks the traditional start of the summer recreation season. Duke Energy encourages everyone to practice safety while boating and enjoying other lake activities. Each year, thousands of people die or are injured, and...

Duke Energy selects four Indiana properties for potential industrial and business development

Published on May 21, 2014

PLAINFIELD, IND. - Duke Energy has selected four Indiana properties for its 2014 Site Readiness Program that prepares land for potential industrial development. They are: A 150-acre site in Whiteland (Johnson Co.), near Exit 95 off of Interstate 65 A...

Duke Energy Carolinas to build natural gas plant in South Carolina

Published on May 16, 2014

GREENVILLE, S.C. -Duke Energy Carolinas announced today it will build and operate a 750-megawatt natural gas-fired combined cycle plant at the existing Lee Steam Station site in Anderson County, S.C.The North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation ...