News Releases

Duke Energy deploys 423 additional workers to Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, bringing companys total Hurricane Sandy contingent to nearly 1,700

Published on October 30, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy, the nations largest electric utility, today deployed 423 additional employees and contractors to help restore power to more than 8 million homes and businesses in the hard hit Mid-Atlantic and Northeast U.S. following ...

Duke Energy declares quarterly dividend

Published on October 30, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.765 per share. The dividend is payable on Dec. 17, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business Nov. 16, 2012.The dividend automatically ...

Duke Energy makes 1,200 line workers available to help restore power in Hurricane Sandys aftermath

Published on October 29, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy, the nations largest electric utility, today made 1,200 line workers available to help other utilities restore power in Hurricane Sandys aftermath. Most of the workers are contractors who normally work in the service...

Duke Energy preparing for possible effects of Hurricane Sandy

Published on October 26, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - As Hurricane Sandy begins to make its way up the East Coast, Duke Energy is making preparations for possible effects from the storm in Florida and the Carolinas. Employees are monitoring the potential path of the storm and implementing...

Progress Energy Carolinas installs 6 electric vehicle charging stations in South Carolina

Published on October 25, 2012

FLORENCE, S.C. - Progress Energy Carolinas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, has installed six plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging stations in South Carolina, as part of its commercial charging station research program. These are the first public-access...

Duke Energy, Sumitomo to dedicate second Kansas wind farm

Published on October 18, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy Renewables and Sumitomo Corp. of America, part of Tokyo-based Sumitomo Corp., announced today the completion of the second of the joint venture partners two Kansas wind farms the Ironwood Windpower Project in Ford ...

Edwardsport IGCC plant to test gasifier, gas flare will be visible

Published on October 17, 2012

PLAINFIELD, IND. -Now that construction of Duke Energys Edwardsport power plant is virtually complete, extensive testing is under way to prepare for commercial operations next year. The plant has successfully produced electricity using natural gas, ...

Progress Energy Carolinas files first general rate request in 25 years

Published on October 12, 2012

RALEIGH, N.C. - Reflecting the cost of building state-of-the-art, low-emission power generation, as well as higher operating expenses, Progress Energy Carolinas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, today filed a request to increase North Carolina retail rates...

Progress Energy Florida 2013 commercial solar PV rebate funds still available

Published on October 12, 2012

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -Progress Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, announces there are still commercial funds available in the third round of solar photovoltaic (PV) rebates offered through the utilitys innovative SunSense® solar energy ...

Energy usage down in uptown Charlotte

Published on October 11, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Energy usage in uptown Charlotte is headed in the right direction down, according to preliminary data Duke Energy has been gathering for nearly a year as part of the companys Smart Energy Now® energy reduction pilot program that ...