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Duke Energy provides energy makeovers at no cost for eligible residents in Ovied

Published on October 9, 2013

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - More than 440 low-income customers in Oviedo, Fla., will soon receive a much-needed boost from Duke Energy. Through the company's innovative Neighborhood Energy Saver program, the homes and apartments of qualified customers will...

Sixty Duke Energy line technicians to compete against the best in the world at International Lineman's Rodeo Oct. 19

Published on October 7, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Sixty Duke Energy technicians will compete in the International Linemans Rodeo Oct. 19 at the National Agricultural Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kan. Now in its 30th year, the rodeo attracts the best linemen from around the world...

Time Warner Cable to acquire regional fiber optic network company DukeNet Communications

Published on October 7, 2013

NEW YORK, N.Y. -Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE:TWC) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Duke Energy Corporation and investment funds managed by Alinda Capital Partners to buy DukeNet Communications, LLC for $600 million ...

Duke Energy's site readiness consultant reveals recommendations for properties in Clark, Jackson, Wabash and Warrick counties

Published on October 4, 2013

PALINFIELD, IND. - Recommendations for five Indiana properties selected for Duke Energys 2013 Site Readiness Program have been given to local government and economic development officials. The recommendations for four of the five potential industrial...

Duke Energy to release third quarter earnings Nov. 6

Published on October 3, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy will release its third quarter 2013 earnings results at 7 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 6.An earnings conference call for analysts is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET that day to discuss the companys financial performance for the ...

As Duke Energy continues modernizing its generation fleet, Dan River Steam Station demolition begins

Published on October 3, 2013

EDEN, N.C. -Duke Energy will begin demolishing Dan River Steam Station coal units 1 through 3 this fall as part of the companys efforts to retire older, less efficient plants and bring cleaner, more efficient plants online.The company retired the ...

Duke Energy and The National Theatre for Children reward area schools for commitment to energy efficiency

Published on October 3, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy and The National Theatre for Children have awarded $2,000 checks to schools in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky whose students and their families completed home energy surveys and received energy efficiency...

Duke Energy launches Florida Speakers Bureau

Published on October 3, 2013

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -Duke Energy has launched a Florida Speakers Bureau to help customers better understand Floridas energy issues as well as provide tips to help customers use energy more wisely and reduce costs.Energy is a vital resource that ...

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 ...