When the lights go out, Duke Energy lineworkers shine
Published on April 18, 2019Lineworkers chase storms, climb towering poles and are always ready when severe weather strikes. And when the lights go out, our lineworkers shine.
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Forbes once again names Duke Energy one of America’s Best Employers
Published on April 17, 2019Duke Energy has been named to Forbes magazine’s 2019 list of America’s Best Employers. Out of 500 companies ranked, Duke Energy moved up one spot to No. 105.
Duke Energy ‘flips the switch’ at ceremonial grand opening of new Citrus Combined Cycle Station in Florida
Published on April 4, 2019Duke Energy today celebrated the ceremonial grand opening of its new 1,640-megawatt Citrus Combined Cycle Station located at the 5,100-acre Crystal River Energy Complex in Citrus County, Fla., about 85 miles north of Tampa. The station started producing energy for 4.5 million Floridians in late 2018.
Duke Energy Florida announces 3 more solar power plants, totaling 195 megawatts
Published on March 25, 2019Duke Energy Florida today announced the locations of its newest universal solar power plants, which will provide cleaner, smarter energy solutions to benefit Florida customers.
Duke Energy Florida to give away 2,500 free trees to customers to honor Florida Arbor Day
Published on January 17, 2019Duke Energy Florida, in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program, is giving away 2,500 free trees to its customers to honor Florida Arbor Day on Friday (Jan. 18).
Duke Energy energized Florida communities with more than $3 million in grants, 20,000 volunteer hours in 2018
Published on January 10, 2019Duke Energy is energizing its Florida communities with more than power. In 2018, the company invested more than $3 million in Sunshine State nonprofit organizations. In addition, company employees volunteered more than 20,000 hours of their time through multiple nonprofit projects.
Duke Energy programs available to help manage energy bills in Florida
Published on January 9, 2019Duke Energy today reiterated that help managing energy bills is available for any customer in Florida who may be experiencing financial hardship, including workers affected by the federal government shutdown, which is moving into its third week.
Duke Energy's Hamilton Solar Power Plant opens in Florida, providing more carbon-free energy for Sunshine State customers
Published on January 8, 2019Duke Energy today announced the completion and operation of its new 74.9-megawatt Hamilton Solar Power Plant in Jasper, Fla. The plant’s carbon-free power is enough to energize more than 20,000 homes at peak production.
Jim Rogers, former Duke Energy chairman and CEO, dies at age 71
Published on December 18, 2018Jim Rogers, the iconic former chairman and chief executive officer of Duke Energy, died Monday in Louisville, Ky. He was 71.
Duke Energy announces final routes, substation location for Polk County Reliability Enhancement Project
Published on December 13, 2018Duke Energy has selected the preferred routes and substation location for the Polk County Reliability Enhancement Project, designed to meet the increasing energy needs of those living and working in the growing heart of central Florida.