Duke Energy renewable energy growth soars by 20% in 2021
Published on April 26, 2022Duke Energy had its best year ever for adding renewable energy as the company posted a 20% jump in wind and solar power in 2021.
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Duke Energy's first solar plant in Surry County, N.C., goes online
Published on April 12, 2022Duke Energy continues to expand solar power in North Carolina with its 22.6-megawatt (MW) Stony Knoll Solar power plant in Surry County now in operation.
Duke Energy's solar portfolio grows in North Carolina with the addition of two new plants
Published on January 27, 2022Continuing its efforts to grow renewable energy in North Carolina, Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy, recently began commercial operation of two major solar facilities in the state.
Duke Energy reaches deal with renewable organizations to modernize rooftop solar policy in North Carolina
Published on November 30, 2021Duke Energy has filed an agreement with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) that will align solar adopter compensation to utility system benefits and create long-term stability for the residential solar industry in North Carolina.
Duke Energy named one of North America's top sustainable companies for 16th straight year
Published on November 15, 2021Duke Energy has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the 16th consecutive year as the company leads one of the largest clean energy transformations in the country.
Duke Energy Florida invests $425,000 to preserve and protect Florida’s natural resources
Published on October 12, 2021The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded $425,000 in Florida to fund environmental programs, provide equity of access to science education and help create biodiversity across the state.
20,000 spotted seatrout released in Florida’s Pine Island Park
Published on June 23, 2021In collaboration with Hernando County, Duke Energy, Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Florida and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) have released about 20,000 hatchery-reared spotted seatrout at Alfred McKethan/Pine Island Park.
N.C. regulators approve Duke Energy landfill solar project
Published on May 12, 2021North Carolina regulators recently approved Duke Energy’s 5-megawatt solar project in Buncombe County – the company’s first that will be located on a retired county landfill.
Clean generation remains Duke Energy's focus as it plans to triple renewable energy this decade
Published on April 28, 2021By the end of this decade, renewables will make up a large portion of the company’s generation mix as Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) looks to triple the amount of renewable energy it produces from company power plants and dramatically reduce carbon emissions.
Duke Energy, Attorney General, Public Staff and Sierra Club reach agreement on N.C. coal ash costs
Published on January 25, 2021In a milestone settlement that resolves the last remaining major issues on coal ash management in North Carolina, the North Carolina Attorney General, North Carolina Public Staff, Sierra Club and Duke Energy have reached an agreement on costs related to coal ash management and safe basin closure.