News Releases

The phone rings. It’s Duke Energy. We’re on the way to disconnect your electric service unless you pay us over the phone right now. You follow the instructions and – just like that – you’ve been scammed.

With its expansion of renewable energy and significant reduction in carbon emissions, combined with its continued focus on social responsibility, Duke Energy was recently named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for the 15th consecutive year.

As Tropical Storm Eta moves offshore over the Atlantic waters, Duke Energy crews are assessing storm damage and restoring power where conditions allow.

The Tampa Bay Rays hit it out of the park this year, scoring $123,000 in donations, winning the American League Championship and making it an unforgettable season.

Port Tampa Bay released 500 redfish into the Hillsborough Bay yesterday to help replenish the ecosystem in area waterways. The fish were raised at Duke Energy’s Crystal River Mariculture Center.

Four organizations have been chosen to receive Duke Energy’s Power Partner Award for 2020.

The Duke Energy Foundation is powering Florida communities with nearly $260,000 in grants to fund accessibility to the arts, promote diversity and inclusion, and address storm preparedness and COVID-19 challenges.

Three Florida properties have been selected to participate in Duke Energy’s Site Readiness Program.

Accelerated Decommissioning Partners and Duke Energy today successfully completed a transaction to start decontamination and dismantlement of the Crystal River Nuclear Plant in Citrus County, Fla., in 2020 instead of 2067 – nearly 50 years sooner than originally planned.

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $355,000 to 10 nonprofits committed to protecting and restoring Florida’s natural resources.