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Duke Energy celebrates 10th consecutive year on Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index

Published on September 10, 2015 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the 10th consecutive year. In the electric utility sector, 17 North American companies were evaluated for the index, and four were...

Duke Energy Renewables more than doubles its North Carolina solar portfolio

Published on September 9, 2015 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy Renewables today announced it has completed four solar power projects in Eastern North Carolina, adding 30 megawatts (MW) of solar in the state. The projects are located in the towns of Creswell, Everetts, Battleboro and...

Duke Energy Progress proposes update to costs of energy efficiency programs in South Carolina

Published on September 2, 2015 | News Release

GREENVILLE, S.C. -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 ...

For third time in two years, Duke Energy proposes lower rates for Florida customers

Published on September 1, 2015 | News Release

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - Duke Energy'’s Florida customers will once again see lower electric rates if the company’s annual rate filings for 2016 are approved by the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC). The company today filed its annual projections...

Life just got a little sweeter for Duke Energy Renewables

Published on September 1, 2015 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy Renewables has acquired a 50-percent stake in Mesquite Creek Wind, a 211-megawatt (MW) wind power project near Lamesa, Texas, through its joint venture partnership with Sumitomo Corp. of Americas. The acquisition increases...

Duke Energy is prepared for Tropical Storm Erika

Published on August 28, 2015 | News Release

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - Duke Energy meteorologists are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Erika to determine its path and if the system will have any impact on its Florida service area. While weather forecasts and models remain uncertain about Erika’s...

Back-to-school boost: Duke Energy awards $3 million in education grants

Published on August 27, 2015 | News Release

RALEIGH, N.C. -Students and teachers are getting a back-to-school boost through grants totaling $3 million to more than 50 schools and educational organizations in North Carolina.The grants, from the Duke Energy Foundation, will enhance programs and ...

Duke Energy to begin purchasing up to 20 megawatts of solar power for Indiana customers

Published on August 24, 2015 | News Release

PLAINFIELD, IND. - Solar rays will soon help power the homes and businesses of Duke Energy’s Indiana customers. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has approved Duke Energy’s 20-year agreements with two solar developers to purchase up to 20 megawatts of solar power for its Indiana customers.

Program for dock modifications to reach deeper water delayed

Published on August 21, 2015 | News Release

SENECA, S.C. -Duke Energy is delaying implementation of a recently announced program that would allow eligible dock owners on Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee to apply for dock modifications to reach deeper water.It is anticipated the program will now be ...

Duke Energy responders recall the storm that changed their lives

Published on August 20, 2015 | News Release

HARLOTTE, N.C. - Ten years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. America watched as hundreds of thousands of people suffered and hundreds died. In the midst of this tragedy, many utilities, including Duke Energy and Progress Energy (now Duke...