News Releases

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Hot weather can lead to higher energy bills as customers try and stay cool this summer. Duke Energy would like to offer some suggestions for managing these costs. To help customers prepare, Duke Energy offers assistance programs,...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy will release its second quarter 2015 earnings results at 7 a.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 6.An earnings conference call for analysts is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET that day to discuss Duke Energy’'s financial performance for the ...

RALEIGH, N.C. -Paul Newton, Duke Energy state president - North Carolina, will retire from the company on Aug. 31, 2015.“ Paul is highly respected for his extensive industry knowledge and his commitment to doing what’s right for employees and ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Building on the momentum of coal ash excavation work already underway at several Carolinas sites, Duke Energy today recommended full excavation of an additional 12 coal ash basins in North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy Progress' North Carolina customers will see greater savings on their energy costs in 2016 if the company's annual filings receive approval from the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC). Electric rates would decrease...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy today announced completion of a $1.5-billion accelerated stock repurchase program, funded with proceeds from the sale of the company’s Midwest Commercial Generation business. Goldman, Sachs 3.2 million shares were retired ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The current Carolinas heatwave might cause the green in your lawn to fade, but you can hold on to the green in your wallet with these simple, money-saving tips from Duke Energy, at little or no cost: Set your thermostat to the...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy released the following statement regarding North Carolina’s issuance today of necessary permits to Charah, Inc., a vendor engaged in closing ash basins, and its subsidiary, Green Meadow, LLC, for structural fill projects at...

MONCURE, N.C. -With one final blast, Duke Energy's retired, coal-fired Cape Fear power plant in Moncure passed into history today, marking both the end of major demolition at the site and the end of an era.Duke Energy's contractor this morning ...

CULLOWHEE, N.C. -Duke Energy representatives, community leaders, officials from government agencies and environmental organizations and other guests gathered today to recognize the opening of the new swim beach and recreation amenities on Lake ...