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Duke Energy announces complete ash excavation at W.S. Lee Steam Station

Published on December 18, 2014 | News Release

GREENVILLE, S.C. -Duke Energy has submitted filings to state regulators this week outlining additional ash excavation plans for its W.S. Lee Steam Station in Belton, S.C.The W.S. Lee Steam Station officially retired as a coal plant on Nov. 6, 2014. ...

Duke Energy joins other stakeholders in solar net metering agreement in South Carolina

Published on December 12, 2014 | News Release

GREENVILLE, S.C. - The Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) filed a comprehensive agreement Thursday with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) that spells out a balanced path for solar net metering in the state. The agreement is supported...

Duke Energy details strong progress improving coal ash management and ash basin closure plans

Published on December 10, 2014 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy is acting quickly and meeting deadlines to comply with new North Carolina policy for the management of coal ash and the closure of ash basins. John Elnitsky, senior vice president of ash strategy, updated North Carolina ...

Duke Energy Progress receives FERC approval for plans to purchase NCEMPA generation assets

Published on December 10, 2014 | News Release

RALEIGH, N.C. -Duke Energy Progress has received approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to proceed with plans to purchase the North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency’s (NCEMPA) generating assets.The FERC ruling, issued ...

Duke Energy Indiana helps local families stay warm during winter

Published on December 8, 2014 | News Release

PLAINFIELD, IND. -Duke Energy is once again assisting customers who may struggle to pay their winter energy bills.The company is contributing $700,000 for low-income customer energy assistance through its Helping Hand program.In addition, Duke Energy ...

N.C. regulators approve Duke Energy'’s request to build 3 solar facilities

Published on December 8, 2014 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy today received regulatory approval from the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to acquire and construct three large solar facilities in eastern North Carolina. The three projects are part of Duke Energy’s...

Duke Energy announces 2014 Environmental Grant recipients

Published on December 5, 2014 | News Release

CINCINNATI, OH - Duke Energy today announced the 2014 environmental grant recipients on behalf of the Duke Energy Foundation. Awards were presented to the 14 recipients during a news conference this afternoon at the Cincinnati Nature Center in Milford....

Community information events offer citizens opportunities to learn about coal ash management in Lee and Chatham counties

Published on December 3, 2014 | News Release

RALEIGH, N.C. - Duke Energy, in conjunction with ash management contractor Charah Inc., will hold community information events in Lee and Chatham counties next week. The events will provide citizens with updates on Duke Energy’s coal ash management plans...

Duke Energy receives Customer Analytics Innovation Award for energy efficiency program

Published on December 3, 2014 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy has been recognized with a 2014 Innovation Award by the Utility Analytics Institute in the customer analytics category for its My Home Energy Report (MyHER) energy efficiency program.The Innovation Award recognizes ...

Duke Energy CFO Steve Young to participate in panel discussion at New York energy symposium Dec. 10

Published on December 3, 2014 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Steve Young, Duke Energy’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, will participate in a panel – “Big Picture Policy: EPA Rules, Alternative Structures and Renewables” – at the 13th Annual Wells Fargo Energy Symposium at ...