News Releases

Duke Energy Foundation allocated $300,000 to 13 mission-driven organizations focused on preserving Florida’s natural landscapes and strengthening climate resilience.

Today, Duke Energy Florida submitted a filing to the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC), outlining plans for four new solar energy sites that will add nearly 300 megawatts (MW) to the electric grid by early 2027.

Today, the Florida Public Service Commission approved Duke Energy Florida’s request to lower customer bills beginning in March 2026, and as a result, residential customers can anticipate an approximately $44 decrease for every 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity they use when compared to February 2026.

This Halloween, Duke Energy Florida alerts customers about energy vampires, devices which are hidden users of energy even when switched off. The devices continue to consume energy year-round, leading to higher electricity consumption and energy bills.

Duke Energy teams brought home ten awards over the weekend after competing in one of the most celebrated lineworker competitions in the world – the International Lineman’s Rodeo – on Oct. 18 in Bonner Springs, Kansas.

Duke Energy Florida has launched a new ENERGY STAR incentive program, enabling multifamily builders to receive a $500 credit for each individually metered unit which meets ENERGY STAR certification criteria. The incentive can be combined with an additional $500 tax credit from ENERGY STAR.

Duke Energy Florida has completed buildout of its Ulmerton Storm Staging Site, a dedicated and secure area that will be used to host storm response resources in the event of a hurricane. The Ulmerton Storm Staging Site is the company’s first dedicated facility in Pinellas County, providing a long-term base for crews and resources.

Duke Energy Florida today was announced as an Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Emergency Response Award recipient.

In recognition of the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, Duke Energy Florida, joined by several members of the Pinellas County legislative delegation, today announced $100,000 in grants to organizations serving the local community and helping residents as they continue to recover from the 2024 hurricane season.

Nearly one year ago, Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida within just weeks, impacting nearly 2 million customers. The two storms resulted in an unprecedented level of activation as Duke Energy Florida mobilized nearly 25,000 workers and resources to restore outages. Most outages were restored within 72 hours of the storm strikes.