News Releases

Duke Energy dedicates new operations offices in Trenton, Fla.

Published on May 15, 2013

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -Duke Energy, along with the Gilchrist County Chamber and representatives from the city of Trenton and Gilchrist County, Tuesday officially dedicated the companys new operations office in Trenton, Fla. As part of the ribbon ...

Duke Energy completes Site Readiness Program for Lake County industrial site

Published on May 14, 2013

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -Duke Energy has completed the Site Readiness Program process for the Florida Energy and Aerospace Technology (FEAT) Park. During a recent public meeting with the Leesburg City Council, Lake County officials and other community ...

Duke Energy Foundation awards $260K to Florida charities

Published on May 7, 2013

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - The Duke Energy Foundation announced today it will provide $260,000 to seven charitable organizations in Florida, the first of several grants the foundation will award in Florida this year. A majority of the awards will fund K-12...

Progress Energy Florida provides free energy makeovers for low-income residents in Apalachicola

Published on March 28, 2013

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - Nearly 1,200 low-income customers in Apalachicola, Fla., will soon receive a much-needed boost from Progress Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy. Through the companys innovative Neighborhood Energy Saver program, the...

Crystal River Nuclear Plant to be retired; company evaluating sites for potential new gas-fueled generation

Published on February 5, 2013

CRYSTAL RIVER, FLA. -Following a comprehensive analysis, Progress Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, announced today that it will retire the Crystal River Nuclear Plant (CR3) in Citrus County, Fla. The plant has been safely shut down and ...

Progress Energy Florida selects Lake County industrial site as first to qualify for the companys Site Readiness Program

Published on February 1, 2013

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -Progress Energy Florida has selected Lake Countys Florida Energy and Aerospace Technology (FEAT) Park as its first Site Readiness location in Florida. According to Marc Hoenstine, economic development manager for Progress Energy ...

Progress Energy warns customers of utility bill-payment scam

Published on December 27, 2012

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -Progress Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, is urging customers to be on alert for a new utility bill payment scam affecting customers across the country. Under the scam, customers are receiving a call informing them ...

UF, Progress Energy Florida dedicate energy-saving solar panel system

Published on November 27, 2012

GAINESVILLE, FLA. -The University of Florida (UF) is reducing its energy costs and promoting renewable energy, thanks to the installation of a 100-kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic (PV) system from Progress Energy.The effort is part of the utilitys ...

Let energy usage FALL with the season. Helpful tips from Progress Energy Florida on how to save on electricity and reduce costs this season

Published on November 1, 2012

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -Fall weather often allows Floridians to open the windows and shut off the air conditioner, helping to secure energy savings. Progress Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, suggests that additional energy-saving tips can ...

Progress Energy Florida 2013 commercial solar PV rebate funds still available

Published on October 12, 2012

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -Progress Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, announces there are still commercial funds available in the third round of solar photovoltaic (PV) rebates offered through the utilitys innovative SunSense® solar energy ...