News Releases

Even when they aren't switched to the "on" position, energy vampires − TVs, laptops, cellphones, chargers and even coffee makers − are slowly draining electricity and money from your wallet.

Duke Energy linemen roped in 18 awards at the International Lineman's Rodeo Oct. 14 in Bonner Springs, Kan., with Bryan Minikel, a lineman apprentice from Cary, N.C., taking home the world champion apprentice title.

A dozen cultural and arts nonprofit organizations in North Carolina are receiving $524,500 in grants from the Duke Energy Foundation to support arts appreciation and educational programs that foster community vitality.

Lynn Good, Duke Energy's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, issued a statement regarding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's approval today of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

With near record-high temperatures across the Carolinas, Duke Energy is seeing energy usage climb to summer levels. Duke Energy has sufficient resources to meet customers' energy needs through this unusual fall heat wave, but offers tips to help manage energy costs.

The Oct. 14 competition tests job-related skills while showcasing talent and technique.

Piedmont Natural Gas today issued an important message to the thousands of customers who turned off their natural gas service for the summer because they use natural gas only for heating.

As part of its continued commitment to building a smarter energy future, Duke Energy today announced plans to install North Carolina's two largest battery energy storage systems – a $30 million investment as part of the company's Western Carolinas Modernization Plan.

Duke Energy has repaired 368,000 power outages in North Carolina's Piedmont and mountain areas and South Carolina's upstate region since Tropical Storm Irma's high winds pummeled both states earlier this week. The company expects to repair the remaining 14,000 outages by late Friday.

Duke Energy has restored power to 313,000 North Carolina and South Carolina customers impacted by Tropical Storm Irma's high winds, and expects to restore electricity to the remaining 57,000 by 11 p.m. Friday, if not sooner.