News Releases

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. - 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 ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy, LG Chem and Greensmith will team up to build a battery-based energy storage system in Ohio, designed to enhance reliability and increase stability on the electric power grid, the companies announced today.Duke Energy, the ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Memorial Day marks the traditional start of the summer recreation season. Duke Energy encourages everyone to focus on safety while boating, swimming and enjoying other recreational lake activities. Each year, thousands of people die or...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The first truck of excavated coal ash left the retired Riverbend power plant near Charlotte today, marking the beginning of the end for ash storage at that site as Duke Energy relocates ash to a fully lined landfill. "We share our...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy today announced the appointment of Doug Esamann, currently president of Duke Energy Indiana, as president of the company'’s Midwest and Florida Regions and a corporate executive vice president. Esamann, 57, will oversee the...