News Releases

More than 100 Duke Energy volunteers to remove algae from Kings Bay in Citrus County, Fla.

Published on June 1, 2015

CRYSTAL RIVER, FLA. - Thick, greenish-black slime an algae called Lyngbya continues to smother native vegetation in Kings Bay, blanketing the springs' sandy bottom and impacting the ecosystem and aquatic wildlife. For Citrus County's natural...

Duke Energy Florida's solar plans to include new Orlando facility

Published on May 27, 2015

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - Duke Energy Florida today received approval to build, own and operate a 5-megawatt solar facility that will serve the Reedy Creek Improvement District near Orlando. The Reedy Creek Improvement District Board of Supervisors voted...

Duke Energy, University of South Florida St. Petersburg unveil solar battery project

Published on May 20, 2015

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - Duke Energy Florida and the University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP) today unveiled a new solar battery project that will explore how to store and use energy from the sun. A $1 million grant from Duke Energy is funding...

Duke Energy's Ten-Year Site Plan calls for more solar in the Sunshine State

Published on April 2, 2015

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - Duke Energy is venturing into solar power in a big way with plans to add up to 500 megawatts of utility-scale solar in Florida by 2024. "Innovative investments in solar energy will provide customers with more options to use this...

Consumer Alert: Duke Energy Florida warns Pinellas county area customers to beware of utility payment scams

Published on March 5, 2015

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - Duke Energy Florida has seen an increase in utility payment scams in Pinellas County. The latest targets appear to be primarily small businesses. Several business owners have reported receiving unsolicited calls from someone who...

Duke Energy residential customer rates to decrease for Florida customers in January 2015

Published on November 25, 2014

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -Duke Energy today announced a reduction in residential electricity bills beginning with the first billing cycle of January 2015. As approved by the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) today, residential customers will see a ...

Duke Energys Energy Neighbor Fund helps Florida families

Published on November 19, 2014

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -Duke Energys Energy Neighbor Fund is prepared to assist customers in Florida who may struggle to pay their energy bill this winter.Continuing a 30-year commitment, the company, its employees, customers and shareholders will ...

Duke Energy Florida makes reliability improvements to Pinellas County beach communities

Published on November 12, 2014

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -Duke Energy Florida is working to improve the electric reliability in Pinellas County beach communities by proactively replacing a major underwater cable that carries electricity to the St. Pete Beach area.Reliability is a ...

Duke Energy Florida warns Tampa Bay area restaurants and small businesses to beware of utility payment scams

Published on October 30, 2014

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - Duke Energy Florida has seen an increase in utility payment scams in the area. The latest targets appear to be local restaurants and other small businesses. Several business owners have reported receiving unsolicited calls from...

Don't be a victim: Duke Energy Florida alerts Orlando-area customers to guard against pre-paid debit card utility payment scam

Published on October 24, 2014

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - As scammers continue to target the customers of utility service providers across the country, Duke Energy Florida has seen an increased activity in the Orlando area. It appears scammers may be specifically targeting residents with...