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With temperatures expected to plummet across the Southeast early next week, heating systems will be working harder – and using more energy. Piedmont Natural Gas reminds customers of tips, tools and assistance programs that can help them manage seasonal energy bills and stay comfortable.

With frigid temperatures forecast to arrive early next week, Duke Energy is committed to helping customers save energy and money as heating systems work harder to combat the cold. By acting now, customers can take more control of their energy use – even as temperatures drop well below freezing.

Duke Energy today announced Cindy Lee, senior vice president, chief accounting officer and controller, will retire following 24 distinguished years with the company.

Twenty nonprofit organizations have been selected to receive $25,000 grants, which will then fund awards of up to $5,000 to individual small businesses. Funds can be used by local businesses like restaurants and retail stores to complete renovations, buy equipment or technology, purchase inventory or meet other business needs.

In the spirit of giving and to encourage sharing warmth with neighbors, the mayors of Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro and Wilmington, N.C.; Greenville, S.C.; and Nashville, Tenn., have proclaimed Dec. 12, 2025, as “Share the Warmth Day” in their respective cities.

Today, Duke Energy Florida announced the completion of two new solar energy sites: Half Moon Renewable Energy Center in Sumter County and Rattler Renewable Energy Center in Hernando County.

Duke Energy and Duke Energy Foundation are awarding $125,000 in microgrants to South Carolina nonprofits that will help bolster existing programs that help make the necessary repairs that enable households to become eligible for energy efficiency improvements and long-term cost savings.

Aligns with Duke Energy’s focus to reduce costs while supporting reliability and economic prosperity Federal cost-share project will support small modular reactor deployment by Tennessee Valley Authority and GE Vernova Hitachi CHARLOTTE, N.C. –...

Duke Energy Indiana is dedicating $320,000 in financial assistance to help its customers in need pay their energy bills this winter season.

Duke Energy Florida has completed efficiency upgrades at Bartow Power Plant in St. Petersburg and two units at Hines Energy Complex in Bartow, allowing the plants to produce more than 180 megawatts (MW) of additional energy with the same amount of fuel.