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More than 1,400 extra personnel from Florida and other regions headed to the Carolinas; almost 5,000 Duke Energy workers poised to respond Company preparing for coming winter storm; outages expected Customers: How to stay connected with the...

Duke Energy is closely monitoring the winter storm forecasted to bring snow, sleet and freezing rain to North Carolina and South Carolina as well as the Eastern United States Thursday night through the weekend.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) and Piedmont Natural Gas (NYSE: PNY) today filed their application with the North Carolina Utilities Commission seeking regulatory approval of Duke Energy's proposed acquisition of Piedmont announced Oct. 26, 2015.

Creativity, innovation and a commitment to leadership are just some of the distinguishing marks that identify the organizations selected for the 2015 Duke Energy Power Partners award.

With temperatures dropping in the Carolinas, Duke Energy is continuing its 30-year tradition this winter by partnering with employees and customers to lend a hand to those struggling to pay their winter energy bills.

Duke Energy Progress is committed to helping customers reduce energy consumption and resulting costs through energy-efficiency programs and assistance for low-income customers. Through 2014, the company’s programs have enabled customers to reduce peak demand by almost 9 percent. On Dec. 16, the Public Service Commission of South Carolina approved Duke Energy Progress’ request to recover the costs of implementing energy efficiency and demand-side management programs.

Duke Energy today designated Frank Yoho to lead its natural gas operations when the company's acquisition of Piedmont Natural Gas closes, expected by the end of 2016 after the necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals are received.

Duke Energy Carolinas has started the permitting process to safely manage coal ash at the W.S. Lee Station in Belton, S.C., by constructing a fully lined on-site landfill.

Thirteen organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina will share more than $1 million in new grants from the Water Resources Fund to improve local water quality.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today issued a new 40-year operating license to Duke Energy for the Catawba-Wateree Hydroelectric Project. It became effective Nov. 1, 2015.