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Building and maintaining the system that powers the lives of millions of people is no easy feat, and not for the faint of heart. Whether they are climbing a 40-foot pole or sky-high in an elevated bucket truck, line workers help return life to normal after storms, accidents and natural disasters. They ensure the electron lifeblood of every community continues to flow no matter the situation.

Duke Energy today issued the following statement in connection with legal action the company is taking against some of its insurance companies seeking payment for liabilities associated with coal ash.

Following last year's successful pilot program, Duke Energy and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the nation's largest children's literacy organization, are partnering for a second consecutive year to minimize the summer slide and improve the reading proficiency of more than 3,000 current second graders in South Carolina.

As part of National Consumer Protection Week this week, Duke Energy is reiterating its warning to customers about the tricks scammers use to steal money, and how customers can protect themselves from falling victim to utility scams.

Despite early and unseasonably warm temperatures, Piedmont Natural Gas today announced a $100K donation to Share the Warmth – a program that helps low-income people pay their energy bills year-round regardless of the type of energy they use.

Duke Energy’s 11 nuclear generating units enjoyed a record-breaking 2016, providing the Carolinas with nearly 90 billion kilowatt-hours of carbon-free electricity.

Despite unseasonably mild temperatures so far this year, winter weather and potentially higher winter energy bills are still in this season’s forecast. That’s why Duke Energy Progress is continuing its 31-year tradition of partnering with employees and customers to lend a hand to those struggling to pay their energy bills.

Duke Energy for the first time is offering its employees fully paid parental leave – totaling six weeks – to bolster work-family balance and help attract and retain highly skilled workers.

Duke Energy is powering South Carolina with more than just electricity. Last year, the utility donated more than $2.8 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the state.

Duke Energy is continuing its 31-year tradition by partnering with employees and customers to lend a hand to those struggling to pay their energy bills.