Duke Energy invests billions in hurricane preparedness; urges customers to be ready as well
Published on May 31, 2017 Hurricane season begins June 1, but preparing for these massive storms never stops – for Duke Energy or its customers.
News Releases
Education, workforce development in the Palmetto State boosted by more than $900,000 in Duke Energy grants
Published on May 30, 2017Through the Duke Energy Foundation, more than $900,000 in grants will go to initiatives across South Carolina that emphasize science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), increasing childhood reading proficiency and workforce development.
UNC Charlotte receives $2 million boost from Duke Energy Foundation
Published on May 25, 2017The Duke Energy Foundation is committing $2 million to the University’s Exponential Campaign, specifically to support the Charlotte Engineering Early College and the Women in Computing Initiative.
Duke Energy postpones recreation flow release in Pee Dee River below Tillery Dam
Published on May 25, 2017Heavy rain in the Yadkin River Basin has prompted Duke Energy to cancel the scheduled May 27 recreation flow release into the Pee Dee River below the Tillery Hydroelectric Plant.
Be aware and focus on safety this summer season while enjoying area lakes
Published on May 24, 2017The summer season is in full swing and visitors to area lakes continue to increase, especially with the Memorial Day holiday weekend approaching. Duke Energy encourages those enjoying water activities to remain vigilant and put safety first.
Lt. Gov. Crouch joins leaders from Duke Energy Indiana and NSA Crane to celebrate completion of new solar power plant
Published on May 18, 2017Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch joined leaders from Duke Energy, the Department of the Navy (DON) and Naval Support Activity Crane at a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the completion of the 17-megawatt solar power plant at NSA Crane, located about 40 miles south of Bloomington.
Duke Energy awards $1.1 million in Water Resources Fund grants to improve local water quality
Published on May 16, 2017Fourteen organizations spanning 27 counties in North Carolina and South Carolina will receive more than $1.1 million in new grants from Duke Energy's Water Resources Fund to support environmental and wildlife programs.
Piedmont Natural Gas to be honored by Leadership North Carolina
Published on May 11, 2017Piedmont Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, today will receive the Charles T. Hagan III Chairman's Award from Leadership North Carolina for its longtime support of the organization.
Fuel savings and improved air quality highlight Duke Energy's truck-stop effort in N.C.
Published on May 11, 2017More than 25,000 gallons of truck fuel is projected to be saved annually as part of a $300,000 Duke Energy project to fund electrification at a North Carolina truck stop.
Duke Energy reports first quarter 2017 financial results
Published on May 9, 2017Duke Energy today announced first quarter 2017 reported diluted EPS, prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $1.02, compared to $1.01 for the first quarter of 2016. Duke Energy's first quarter 2017 adjusted diluted EPS was $1.04, compared to $1.13 for the first quarter 2016.