News Releases

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 ...

GLENVILLE, N.C. -Duke Energy has approved the funding of seven riparian (streamside) habitat enhancement projects in the watersheds and tailwaters of its Nantahala area hydroelectric projects.Grant funds total $109,057 and matching and in-kind funds ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy apprentice Joe Hyrkas proved he is best in the world at the International Lineman’s Rodeo Oct. 19 in Bonner Springs, Kan.Hyrkas, based in Huntington, Ind., also won first place in the apprentice written test and top ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.78 per share. The dividend is payable on Dec. 16, 2013, to shareholders of record at the close of business Nov. 15, 2013.This is the 87th consecutive year ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy has begun initial preparations to reinforce the Linville Dam on Lake James.The company has already completed similar work on Paddy Creek and Catawba dams.The reinforcement program is required by FERC to increase the ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Sixty Duke Energy technicians will compete in the International Lineman’s Rodeo Oct. 19 at the National Agricultural Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kan. Now in its 30th year, the rodeo attracts the best linemen from around the world...