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Duke Energy crews and supplemental workers focusing on power restoration from storm that caused hundreds of thousands of outages

Published on June 14, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Today's mild, sunny weather can't erase the damage done by a ferocious storm that left more than 350,000 customers without power in the Carolinas at the height of the storm. Several thousand Duke Energy and supplemental crews worked...

Duke Energy assessing damage from the severe storm that has caused hundreds of thousands of outages

Published on June 13, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy crews will work throughout the night to assess damage and restore power to customers who lost service after a severe storm moved through the Carolinas today. Earlier this evening, there were more 350,000 customers, mostly...

Duke Energy prepares for potential high winds and severe weather

Published on June 12, 2013

CINCINNATI, OHIO - Duke Energy is prepared for severe weather approaching its Midwest service territory in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Company meteorologists have been tracking and monitoring the storm and believe the region may see strong storms...

Duke Energy's Edwardsport power plant begins commercial operation

Published on June 10, 2013

PLAINFIELD, IND. - Duke Energys Edwardsport Generating Station has begun commercial operation. Located in Knox County, Ind., near Vincennes, the 618-megawatt advanced technology coal gasification plant is one of the worlds cleanest coal-fired power...

Duke Energy is prepared for severe weather and reminds residents to do the same

Published on June 6, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - As Andrea, the first tropical storm of the season, bears down on the Carolinas, Duke Energy reminds residents to be prepared. Severe weather can topple trees and power lines resulting in power outages. In addition, heavy rain can...

Duke Energy, Children's Trust partner to offer free use of life jackets on Lake Wateree

Published on June 5, 2013

COLUMBIA, S.C. -Duke Energy is partnering with Childrens Trust of South Carolina to initiate a life jacket loaner program on Lake Wateree. The program is jointly sponsored by Lake Wateree Presbyterian Church, Lake Wateree Baptist Church and Wateree ...

Duke Energy announces drought improvement to 'normal' conditions

Published on June 4, 2013

SENECA, S.C. -The Keowee-Toxaway Basin is now officially out of any drought designation, as rainfall has improved storage in Duke Energys reservoirs and met other conditions outlined in the regional drought response plan.The basin includes the Duke ...

Duke Energy pop-up museum showcases retro refrigerators

Published on June 4, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -An outdoor museum of vintage refrigerators popped up today at Center Citys Wells Fargo Atrium, 301 South Tryon St., to educate and encourage Duke Energy customers to recycle old, energy-guzzling secondary refrigerators and freezers. ...

Duke Energy accepts applications for 2013 Habitat Enhancement Program

Published on June 3, 2013

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 ...

North Carolina Utilities Commission approves rate increase for Duke Energy Progress' North Carolina customers

Published on May 30, 2013

RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) today approved Duke Energy Progress proposed settlement in the companys request to increase electric rates for its North Carolina customers. Major Components A total $178.7 million, or...