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Duke Energy prepared for historic polar blast; offers tips to stay safe and manage energy usage

Published on January 6, 2014 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - As temperatures plummet to historic lows, Duke Energy is prepared to meet its customers’ energy needs across the six states it serves. System operators are closely monitoring the electric transmission system and the company has an...

Duke Energy declares quarterly dividend

Published on January 3, 2014 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.78 per share. The dividend is payable on March 17, 2014, to shareholders of record at the close of business Feb. 14, 2014.This is the 88th consecutive year ...

Duke Energy implodes smokestacks at retired H.F. Lee coal-fired power plant

Published on December 20, 2013 | News Release

GOLDSBORO, N.C. -Duke Energy Progress’ demolition specialist this morning imploded the smokestacks at the retired H.F. Lee Steam Plant as part of the company’s ongoing effort to transition to cleaner energy sources. This was the first of two implosion ...

Rogers calls on Clemson University's 2013 graduates to "defy conventional wisdom"

Published on December 20, 2013 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The following are excerpts from Duke Energy Chairman Jim Rogers'’ speech to graduates at Clemson University’'s Commencement exercises Dec. 19. "“Like some of you, I'’m looking for a job. On January 1st –– I won'’t have a job...

North Carolina regulators approve Green Source Rider for Duke Energy Carolinas customers

Published on December 19, 2013 | News Release

RALEIGH, N.C. -The N.C. Utilities Commission (NCUC) has approved a new renewable energy program for certain Duke Energy Carolinas customers in North Carolina. The Green Source Rider, approved by the NCUC on Dec. 19, is an experimental program designed ...

Duke Energy awards $30,000 to River Ridge Commerce Center for megasite development work

Published on December 16, 2013 | News Release

PLAINFIELD, IND. -Duke Energy has awarded $30,000 to the River Ridge Commerce Center to help obtain megasite certification for a 1,500-acre parcel of land within the Jeffersonville, Ind., industrial park.In general, megasites are parcels of land of at ...

Duke Energy Progress' new Sutton natural gas plant in Wilmington, N.C., begins commercial operation

Published on December 11, 2013 | News Release

WILMINGTON, N.C. - Duke Energy Progress’ new 625-megawatt (MW) L.V. Sutton combined-cycle natural gas plant has begun serving North Carolina and South Carolina customers. The approximately $600-million plant replaces the existing three-unit, 575 MW...

Duke Energy submits Crystal River nuclear plant decommissioning plan to NRC

Published on December 10, 2013 | News Release

CRYSTAL RIVER, FLA. - Duke Energy has submitted its decommissioning plan for the company’s retired Crystal River nuclear plant in Florida to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The plan includes a decommissioning description, cost estimate and...

Duke Energy nuclear executive to participate in panel discussion at New York energy symposium Dec. 11

Published on December 6, 2013 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Dhiaa Jamil, Duke Energy Corporation’'s executive vice president and president of Duke Energy Nuclear, will participate in a panel – "“New Nuclear Landscape: Past, Present & Future Challenges"” –– at the Wells Fargo 2013 Energy...

Cliffside Steam Station renamed the James E. Rogers Energy Complex

Published on December 3, 2013 | News Release

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy today renamed its Cliffside Steam Station the James E. Rogers Energy Complex.Rogers has been chairman, president and CEO of the corporation since its merger with Cinergy in 2006. He stepped down as president and CEO in ...