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Don't be a victim: Duke Energy Florida alerts Orlando-area customers to guard against pre-paid debit card utility payment scam

Published on October 24, 2014

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - As scammers continue to target the customers of utility service providers across the country, Duke Energy Florida has seen an increased activity in the Orlando area. It appears scammers may be specifically targeting residents with...

Duke Energy line workers win 11 awards at 2014 International Lineman's Rodeo

Published on October 23, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy line workers took home 11 awards at the International Linemans Rodeo Oct. 18 in Bonner Springs, Kan.One Duke Energy team from North Carolina finished second in the world in the overall journeyman category, and second ...

Duke Energy reinforces commitment to responsibly providing clean, reliable energy

Published on October 22, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -By Lynn Good Duke Energy President and CEODuke Energy has called the Carolinas home for more than a century. Throughout that time, weve been honored to serve our customers and communities by delivering reliable, low-cost ...

Duke Energy launches $20 million assistance program for income-qualified customers in North Carolina

Published on October 21, 2014

RALEIGH, N.C. - As many as 4,000 households across the state could soon be eligible for an energy makeover, courtesy of Duke Energy. The company has announced the launch of its Helping Home Fund, a $20 million program authorized through an agreement...

Duke Energy helps customers take a bite out of 'energy vampires' with tips, new 'Energy Slayer' calculator

Published on October 16, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Energy vampires are lurking in millions of homes across the country, sucking energy and money from consumers. See our multi-media page on energy vampires:...

SunEnergy1 begins installation of JinkoSolar panels at Duke Energy Renewables' Capital Partners Solar Project in N.C.

Published on October 13, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -SunEnergy1 has begun installing JinkoSolar panels at the Duke Energy Renewables-owned Capital Partners Solar Project in eastern North Carolina.The solar project was announced June 24 as a unique partnership among three customers ...

Duke Energy Progress files with FERC for approval to purchase NCEMPA generation assets

Published on October 10, 2014

RALEIGH, N.C. -Duke Energy Progress has filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for approval to purchase the North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agencys (NCEMPA) generating assets.The FERC filing, made on Oct. 10, is an ...

Sixty Duke Energy line technicians to compete for 'best in world' titles at International Lineman's Rodeo Oct. 18

Published on October 8, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Sixty Duke Energy line technicians will vie for "best in world" titles at the International Lineman's Rodeo Oct. 18 at the National Agricultural Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kan. The rodeo attracts the best linemen from around the...

Duke Energy notifying Midwest customers of payment reporting error

Published on October 7, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy is notifying customers in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio that some of their monthly payments were reported as late to the National Consumer Telecom & Utilities Exchange (NCTUE). NCTUE is a consumer reporting agency consisting...

Duke Energy Renewable Services lands O&M agreements for Rosiere and Lincoln wind farms

Published on October 7, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy Renewable Services has signed five-year service agreements for two wind projects in Kewaunee County, Wis., owned by Madison Gas and Electric and Wisconsin Public Service. Duke began supplying each project with service and ...