News Releases

As new electric vehicles (EVs) enter the market and strong sales growth continues nationwide, the Public Service Commission of South Carolina has approved two Duke Energy electric transportation pilot programs that will allow South Carolina to join other states in deploying EV infrastructure to meet the needs of this growing market.

Duke Energy Carolinas customers in South Carolina will see a drop in their electric rates starting Oct. 1 as part of an annual adjustment of the actual cost of fuel used to generate electricity at its power plants.

The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded more than $350,000 in grants to South Carolina organizations that will fund environmental projects, wildlife conservation efforts and environmental educational programs across the state.

Duke Energy today announced an agreement with leading solar installers, environmental groups and renewable energy advocates that, if approved by regulators, will create long-term stability for the residential solar industry in South Carolina.

A pair of collaborative milestones have been reached between Duke Energy and third-party solar developers as well as industry organizations to create a pathway for more solar energy in the Carolinas.

Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress today filed their 2020 Integrated Resource Plans, based in part on extensive input from more than 200 customer and stakeholder participants.

Duke Energy has selected three properties in South Carolina for participation in its 2020 Site Readiness Program to enhance the readiness of the sites for business and industrial development.

Duke Energy Progress, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, has successfully closed a $700 million debt offering with the help of seven diverse and minority-owned financial firms.

Piedmont Natural Gas is resuming standard billing practices in the coming weeks in its service territories in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, offering plans and flexible options to help customers who are behind on their utility payments.

Duke Energy will begin its standard billing and payment practices in South Carolina in the coming weeks, keeping service disconnections for nonpayment of electric service suspended until October 2020.