News Releases

Duke Energy is working to restore power to remaining customers in the Carolinas following high winds and heavy rainfall that moved through both states Tuesday.

Duke Energy is monitoring and preparing for a severe weather system expected to move through the Carolinas Tuesday that could cause widespread power outages.

As North Carolina continues to grow and lead the clean energy transition, the Duke Energy Foundation will donate more than $500,000 in grants to support programs to strengthen local nonprofit organizations and advance environmental programs.

Duke Energy issued the following statement in response to today’s order by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) on the Performance-Based Regulation application submitted by Duke Energy Carolinas on Jan. 19, 2023.

Duke Energy is monitoring and preparing for a severe weather system expected to move through the Carolinas Sunday, which may cause widespread power outages.

With recent dips in temperatures signaling winter’s arrival, Duke Energy urges its North Carolina customers to take advantage of tools to help keep their heating costs lower this season.

The Duke Energy Foundation today announces $350,000 to support 11 community college programs across the state working to create a pipeline of skilled lineworkers that will help meet the energy industry's future workforce needs.

To encourage the act of giving and sharing warmth with neighbors, the mayors of Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro and Wilmington, N.C.; Greenville, S.C.; and Nashville, Tenn., have proclaimed Dec. 12, 2023, as “Share the Warmth Day” in their respective cities.

Duke Energy today announced that Cameron McDonald will become senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Jan. 1, 2024. She will succeed Ron Reising, who will retire at the end of the first quarter.

Piedmont Natural Gas earned the No. 1 spot in customer satisfaction with residential natural gas service in the South among large utilities, according to the J.D. Power 2023 Gas Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study.