News Releases

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy’s board of directors today elected William E. Kennard – former Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair and U.S. Ambassador to the European Union – as a new board member, effective Jan. 1, 2014. Kennard chaired the ...

LUMBERTON, N.C. -Duke Energy Progress’ demolition specialist this morning imploded the retired W.H. Weatherspoon Plant as part of the company’s longstanding effort to transition to cleaner energy sources.After more than four months of demolition ...

SENECA, S.C. -After more than 12,000 hours of meetings and 3,000 lunches, the Keowee-Toxaway hydro relicensing stakeholder team members today signed an agreement that will bring a variety of water and recreational benefits to the region.The signing ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy customers in qualified service areas can now shop for energy-efficient light bulbs online at the new “Duke Energy Savings Store.”Available at www.duke-energy.com/savingsstore, the store offers ENERGY STAR®-qualified ...

RALEIGH, N.C. -Duke Energy Carolinas has filed a new renewable energy program with the N.C. Utilities Commission (NCUC). The Green Source Rider is an experimental program designed to give energy-intensive customers, such as manufacturers, data ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Businesses, a city government, a public library, a college and three school systems are among the 18 organizations honored by Duke Energy as 2013 Power Partners. The winners were recognized for their commitment to responsible energy...

FAYETTVILLE, N.C. -Duke Energy and Enable America, a non-profit organization working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, today announced a partnership to support employment initiatives for transitioning military members ...

MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. -Duke Energy will begin demolishing parts of the Riverbend Steam Station this fall as part of the company’s fleet modernization efforts.The company retired the four coal-fired units in April 2013, two years ahead of schedule.Duke ...

PLAINFIELD, IND. -The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Ohio River Greenway Commission to help complete the design for the final segments of the 7.5 mile recreational path.When complete, the greenway will connect the ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. -Duke Energy Carolinas on Thursday filed an application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Convenience and Necessity (CECPCN) with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) seeking approval to ...