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Sirens around Catawba Nuclear Station to be upgraded

Published on January 16, 2015 | News Release

YORK, S.C. - Duke Energy engineers Monday will begin upgrading all 89 public alert notification sirens around Catawba Nuclear Station. It will take approximately four months to complete the project. After each siren is upgraded, a "growl test will be...

Duke Energy power plants named among the most efficient in nation

Published on January 14, 2015 | News Release

Duke Energy owns and operates three of the top 10 most efficient coal-fired stations in the country – more than any other utility, according to data provided by the U.S. Energy Information Agency and compiled by Energy Venture Analysis.

One for the record books

Published on January 9, 2015 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Even with customers conserving electricity, Duke Energy Progress saw a new all-time record for winter power use on Thursday, Jan. 8. In the hour ending at 8 a.m., a new winter usage peak of 14,473 megawatt-hours was set. That exceeded...

Duke Energy asks its customers to reduce electricity use for the next 24 hours

Published on January 7, 2015 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy officials are asking customers to reduce electricity use during the next 24 hours to help avoid potential high-energy demand on the electrical grid caused by frigid temperatures. The most critical time to reduce electricity...

Duke Energy names Melissa Anderson chief human resources officer

Published on January 7, 2015 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy has named Melissa Anderson senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Jan. 21, 2015.Anderson will be responsible for human resources policy, strategy and processes related to talent management and ...

Duke Energy commits to purchase power from new solar projects in four Indiana communities

Published on January 6, 2015 | News Release

PLAINFIELD, IND. - Duke Energy has signed 20-year agreements with three solar developers to purchase up to 20 megawatts of solar power for its Indiana customers. The company has filed a request with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to approve...

Duke Energy prepared for colder temperatures; offers tips to stay safe and manage energy usage

Published on January 6, 2015 | News Release

CINCINNATI - As temperatures are forecasted to dive into the single digits later this week, Duke Energy is prepared to meet its customers energy needs across its Ohio and Kentucky service territories. System operators are closely monitoring the...

Duke Energy offers tips to stay safe and manage energy usage during cold weather

Published on January 6, 2015 | News Release

PLAINFIELD, IND. - With temperatures forecasted to dip to near zero in Indiana this week, Duke Energy encourages its customers to take steps to stay warm and save money. Electric heating and cooling can account for as much as half of a homes energy...

Duke Energy prepared for colder temperatures; offers tips to stay safe and manage energy usage

Published on January 6, 2015 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - As temperatures are forecasted to dive below freezing later this week, Duke Energy is prepared to meet its customers' energy needs across the Carolinas. System operators are closely monitoring the electric power system and the company...

Duke Energy Indiana receives approval to continue energy efficiency programs

Published on January 5, 2015 | News Release

PLAINFIELD, IND. - Duke Energy has received approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to continue offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy efficiency programs for its customers. "Since the early 1990s, Duke Energy has offered its...