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Duke Energy on anticipated weather: It's 'snow' joke - be prepared

Published on February 25, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - With the heavy snow forecasted for the Carolinas tonight and tomorrow morning, Duke Energy says it is closely monitoring the storm and preparing for the worst. Weather forecasts indicate the potential for snow accumulations exceeding...

Duke Energy, United States reach proposed agreement on Dan River

Published on February 20, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy today said it has reached a proposed agreement with the U.S. government that, if approved, would close a federal investigation of its subsidiaries, Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Business...

Duke Energy Carolinas' customers set new all-time peak records for energy use

Published on February 20, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy customers in the Carolinas today established all-time peak energy usage records. The unofficial Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress peak records were: Duke Energy Carolinas -- 21,101 megawatt-hours in the hour...

Duke Energy Foundation donates $20,000 to Red Cross storm relief in the Carolinas

Published on February 19, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -The Duke Energy Foundation today announced a $20,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support storm relief provided during this week's ice storm that hit the Carolinas. In the wake of the storm, the Red Cross opened shelters to ...

Extreme cold continues across the Carolinas

Published on February 19, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy Carolinas officials are asking customers to continue to reduce their electricity use on Friday to help avoid potential high-energy demand and stress on the electrical grid caused by frigid temperatures. Another day of...

Duke Energy asks Carolinas customers to reduce electricity use through Friday; continues progress on storm restoration

Published on February 18, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy officials today asked customers in the Carolinas to conserve electricity use through Friday to help reduce high-energy demand on the electric grid caused by historic low temperatures forecasted for the Carolinas. The most...

Duke Energy continues to make progress restoring power

Published on February 17, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Damage assessment efforts have gone well and crews continue to restore power to Duke Energy customers affected by this weeks winter storm. Restoration efforts Currently, more than 1,800 line personnel, supported by thousands of...

Duke Energy focuses on damage assessments and outage restoration in the Carolinas

Published on February 17, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy has more than 4,800 personnel focused on outage restoration across the Carolinas. The workforce includes line workers, tree crews, damage assessors and other support personnel. Crews from across the company's service areas...

Duke Energy solicits for more solar projects in North Carolina

Published on February 17, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for up to 50 megawatts (MW) of new solar energy capacity in North Carolina. Solar projects, 2 MW or larger, would be tied to the company's Green Source Rider. That program,...

Duke Energy braces for winter storm in the Carolinas; customers advised to prepare for possible extended power outages

Published on February 16, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy is closely monitoring the winter storm forecasted to bring snow, sleet and freezing rain to North Carolina and South Carolina tonight and early tomorrow. Line technicians, service crews and other personnel are available...