News Releases

With outdoor temperatures falling, Piedmont Natural Gas today announced it has decreased rates for its North Carolina customers. The latest rate change, which took effect Nov. 1, will lower the average residential customer bill by just under $12 per year.

As outdoor temperatures fall and furnaces kick in, Piedmont Natural Gas is reminding customers to know the signs of a natural gas leak and to take immediate action if they suspect one: If you smell natural gas, get out fast!

Duke Energy teams earned six awards at the International Lineman’s Rodeo, one of the world’s premier lineworker competitions, held Oct. 17 in Bonner Springs, Kansas.

Duke Energy is preparing to respond to potential damage and power outages in the Carolinas caused by the remnants of Hurricane Isaias.

Duke Energy and stakeholders have reached an agreement that further protects existing customers from costs to serve data centers and other large-load customers in North Carolina.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the selection of Duke Energy to receive $50 million to help deploy innovative technologies that expand and optimize grid capacity, strengthen reliability, lower costs for customers and accelerate critical infrastructure improvements in growing communities across North and South Carolina.

Duke Energy is asking customers in North Carolina and South Carolina to voluntarily reduce electricity use from 2-8 p.m. today, Sept. 18, to help reduce demand on the power grid during the day’s peak period.

Duke Energy has received national recognition for helping customers recover quickly from Winter Storm Fern, restoring service to nearly 200,000 customers after the storm brought freezing rain, sleet and snow across the Carolinas in January 2026.

Hot weather is returning to the Carolinas this week. The National Weather Service is forecasting highs in the mid-to-upper 90s, with conditions expected to feel as hot as 100 to 105 degrees in some areas and temperatures running about 10 degrees above normal for early September. As temperatures rise, air conditioners work harder and use more energy to maintain the same indoor temperature. Duke Energy is sharing information, tools and resources to help customers better understand how weather affects energy use, manage costs and learn about available assistance options.

As high temperatures continue across much of North Carolina and South Carolina, Duke Energy is reminding customers about tools that can help them stay informed about their energy use and connect them with assistance programs if they need help.