How much can you save driving a new EV? Duke Energy helps you crunch the numbers.
Published on April 13, 2021An electric vehicle (EV) will help you lower emissions released into the environment. But can it also save you money?
News Releases
Ready to dig? During National Safe Digging Month, Duke Energy reminds customers to call 811 first
Published on April 5, 2021Before digging in your yard, call 811 – the national “Call Before You Dig” hotline – to ask that underground utility lines on your property be properly located and marked.
Piedmont Natural Gas requires contractors to adopt new safe digging program; reports fewer damages to its underground facilities
Published on April 1, 2021Even as damages to underground utility lines across the nation rise, Piedmont Natural Gas is reporting an 8% decrease in the Carolinas and Tennessee. The company credits new damage prevention initiatives and increased public awareness campaigns.
Duke Energy awards $375,000 in grants to South Carolina tutoring programs, education initiatives impacted by pandemic
Published on March 31, 2021Duke Energy announced today the recipients of $375,000 in grants through the Duke Energy Foundation to South Carolina organizations that will fund tutoring and reading programs in underserved and minority communities to combat learning gaps created by the pandemic.
Duke Energy commits $300,000 to support internship programs for minority college students
Published on March 25, 2021The Duke Energy Foundation today announced a three-year, $300,000 commitment to support internships for college students of color to jumpstart more career opportunities in energy, government, law and politics.
Duke Energy partners with five other utilities to push for more electric vehicle charging for customers
Published on March 2, 2021Six major utilities today announced a plan to ensure electric vehicle (EV) drivers have access to a seamless network of charging stations connecting major highways in the South, Midwest, Gulf and Central Plains regions.
Green Source Advantage offers more renewable energy options for South Carolina customers
Published on February 23, 2021The Public Service Commission of South Carolina has approved Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage program in South Carolina, enabling the company to expand renewable energy options for customers.
Duke Energy crews restore power in Carolinas as milder winter storm moves through region
Published on February 18, 2021Slightly warmer temperatures today than most meteorologists had predicted have resulted in fewer ice-related power outages than initially projected for Duke Energy’s Carolinas customers as a winter storm moves through the region.
Duke Energy projects nearly 1 million power outages in Carolinas due to approaching winter storm; company ready to respond
Published on February 17, 2021Duke Energy today projected that the hazardous wintry precipitation and high-winds from the approaching winter storm could cause nearly 1 million power outages – some lasting several days – beginning Thursday in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Duke Energy proyecta que ocurrirán 1 millón de cortes de suministro eléctrico en las Carolinas debido a la tormenta invernal que se acerca; la compañía está lista para responder
Published on February 17, 2021Duke Energy proyectó hoy que la precipitación invernal peligrosa y los altos vientos de la tormenta invernal que se acerca pudieran ocasionar 1 millón de cortes de suministro eléctrico – algunos pudieran durar varios días – a partir del jueves en Carolina del Norte y Carolina del Sur.