News Releases

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - Duke Energy'’s Florida customers will once again see lower electric rates if the company’s annual rate filings for 2016 are approved by the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC). The company today filed its annual projections...

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - Duke Energy meteorologists are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Erika to determine its path and if the system will have any impact on its Florida service area. While weather forecasts and models remain uncertain about Erika’s...

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -The American Red Cross “Prepare Florida” campaign has received a $100,000 grant from Duke Energy to support hurricane preparedness and other emergency services the nonprofit provides.Ten years after Hurricane Katrina, hurricane ...

ST. PETERSBURG, FL. -Duke Energy Florida is investing $1.9 million to replace an underwater power cable to better serve its Tierra Verde customers .In keeping with Duke Energy'’s commitment to the environment, the installation method of the cable will ...

ST. PETERSBURG, FL. -When it’s time to move, homebuyers look for just the right place to live. Business owners also have a checklist of things in mind when looking to relocate. Duke Energy has taken the lead in helping communities identify quality ...

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -Duke Energy has named David Townsend vice president of Community Relations and Economic Development in Florida, effective July 13, 2015. Townsend will be responsible for building relationships with external stakeholders in local ...

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - A sweltering hot Florida summer can cause your electric bill to jump as your air conditioning battles high humidity and temperatures consistently north of 90 degrees. But, you can survive the heat and your summer energy bills by...

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -Over 11,000 students and 380 teachers will benefit from Duke Energy grants totaling $1 million to various public education institutions throughout Florida.The grants, from the Duke Energy Foundation, encompass both ...

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -The Duke Energy Foundation announced today it will contribute $267,000 to the Pinellas Education Foundation to establish after school science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs at 44 schools in Pinellas County. ...

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - The majority of Duke Energy Florida’'s customers are not prepared for hurricane season, a recent Duke Energy survey found. Seven out of 10 don’t have hurricane supplies, or haven’t put together a preparation kit in at least two...