News Releases

Duke Energy Progress today received approval from the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to transition to a smarter, cleaner energy future at the Asheville Plant. The project is estimated to cost approximately $1 billion.

Duke Energy Corporation announced today that it has commenced a registered public offering of 9.25 million shares of its common stock in connection with a forward sale agreement.

Duke Energy's board of directors today announced the appointment of former Norfolk Southern Corp. CEO and Executive Chairman Charles W. "Wick" Moorman as a new board member, effective March 1, 2016.

Throughout the winter season, Duke Energy Progress is continuing its 30-year tradition by partnering with employees and customers to lend a hand to those struggling to pay their winter energy bills in the Carolinas.

On March 2, 2016, Duke Energy will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new 1,640 megawatt combined-cycle natural gas plant in Citrus County that will help serve Florida's 1.7 million customers starting in 2018.

Duke Energy is powering South Carolina with more than electricity. Last year, the utility donated more than $1.7 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the state.

Thousands of solar panels are being installed in Osceola County as part of Duke Energy Florida's strategic solar plan. The company is on track to double the amount of utility-owned solar energy in the state by 2024.

High winds and severe thunderstorms are forecasted to impact the Carolinas today and early Thursday.

A.R. Mullinax, Duke Energy's executive vice president of Strategic Services, announced Tuesday he would retire from the company effective May 1.

Duke Energy Florida linemen from across Florida will take to the poles in the Florida Lineman’s Rodeo on Feb. 27 at the Winter Garden, Fla., training center.