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Duke Energy Progress receives new Yadkin-Pee Dee River Hydroelectric Project operating license

Published on April 2, 2015 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy Progress has learned the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a new operating license Wednesday for the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Hydroelectric Project, which is located on the Yadkin-Pee Dee River in Central ...

Duke Energy completes sale of its non-regulated Midwest generation business to Dynegy

Published on April 2, 2015 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy today announced the completion of the sale of its non-regulated Midwest Commercial Generation Business to Dynegy Inc. for $2.8 billion in cash. The transaction includes ownership interests in 11 power plants and Duke Energy ...

Duke Energy's Ten-Year Site Plan calls for more solar in the Sunshine State

Published on April 2, 2015 | News Release

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - Duke Energy is venturing into solar power in a big way with plans to add up to 500 megawatts of utility-scale solar in Florida by 2024. "Innovative investments in solar energy will provide customers with more options to use this...

National Lineman Appreciation Day: When the lights go out, Duke Energy heroes shine

Published on March 31, 2015 | News Release

CINCINNATI -The lights go out. You see and hear tree limbs falling. Power poles and wire once powering your home lay on the ground.The service that powers the lives of your family is no longer there. This is the potential scene when summer storms roll ...

National Lineman Appreciation Day: When the lights go out, Duke Energy heroes shine

Published on March 30, 2015 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -The lights go out. You see and hear tree limbs falling. Power poles and wire once powering your home lay on the ground. The service that powers the lives of your family is no longer there. This is the potential scene when summer ...

Indiana to take leadership role in energy storage technology

Published on March 30, 2015 | News Release

INDIANAPOLIS - Can renewable energy be available when customers need it as opposed to only when the sun shines or wind blows? Storing energy from the sun and wind and using it efficiently on the electric grid will be the focus of new research at...

FERC approves the sale of Duke Energy's non-regulated Midwest generation business to Dynegy

Published on March 27, 2015 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy today announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved the sale of its non-regulated Midwest Commercial Generation Business to Dynegy for $2.8 billion in cash.This approval is the last remaining ...

Duke Energy announces inaugural Water Resources Fund grants to benefit regional waterways

Published on March 26, 2015 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Fifteen organizations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia are the first to receive $1 million in grants from the Water Resources Fund to improve local water quality. The fund is a $10 million, multi-year commitment from Duke...

Duke Energy to appeal unprecedented fine by North Carolina environmental regulators

Published on March 24, 2015 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy today announced it will vigorously contest an unprecedented civil penalty issued by North Carolina environmental regulators related to the L.V. Sutton Steam Electric Plant in Wilmington.On March 10, 2015, the North ...

Duke Energy reminds public to ‘move over, slow down’ as they approach utility crews working roadside

Published on March 23, 2015 | News Release

PLAINFIELD, IND. - With the start of the spring construction season, Duke Energy reminds the public line that crews and other utility personnel often work along roadways maintaining power lines and other utility infrastructure. Indiana’s “Move Over”...