News Releases

Texas leads the nation in wind energy generation – a boon for clean energy but not for the state’s large population of bats, which are drawn to the spinning turbines. To discourage bats from approaching, Duke Energy Renewables is installing an innovative bat deterrent system.

Duke Energy Renewables, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, today announced that its 150-megawatt (MW) North Rosamond solar project in Kern County, Calif., has begun commercial operation. It is the largest solar project in Duke Energy Renewables’ fleet.

REC Solar, a subsidiary of Duke Energy Renewables, is working with the Pleasanton Unified School District in Pleasanton, Calif., to utilize solar plus energy storage solutions to significantly cut the school district’s emissions and save on energy costs.

Locations in Sumter, Highlands and Lake counties have been selected, bringing the number of diverse Florida sites chosen for the program to 26 since its launch in the state six years ago.

Grants were presented to eight initiatives that aim to increase training opportunities for students who want to become electric line technicians or pursue other energy industry careers.

Hurricane season is officially here and Piedmont Natural Gas is urging customers to follow a few simple tips to stay safe if their natural gas equipment or appliances are damaged or flooded due to severe weather.

Duke Energy Progress today made its annual filings with the North Carolina Utilities Commission for costs associated with fuel, compliance with the state's renewable energy portfolio standard, cost recovery under the Joint Agency Asset Rider, and implementation of energy efficiency and demand-side management programs.

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today presented Duke Energy with the association’s “Emergency Recovery Award” for its outstanding power restoration efforts after Winter Storm Diego hit the Carolinas in December 2018.

Duke Energy Progress (DEP) continues to be one of the leading solar utilities in the nation.

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has approved a Duke Energy customer pilot program that makes it easier for businesses, schools and nonprofits to have solar energy at their facilities.