Op-ed: Preparing for hurricanes and the winds of change
Published on December 14, 2016We are undertaking a broad modernization of our power grid to give customers even more reliable, affordable electricity with more choices and control.
News Releases
Duke Energy's Water Resources Fund grants top $5 million over two years
Published on December 13, 2016Twelve organizations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia will share $777,879 in new grants from Duke Energy's Water Resources Fund to support environmental and wildlife programs.
Duke Energy to recycle coal ash at H.F. Lee Plant in Goldsboro
Published on December 13, 2016Duke Energy today announced plans to excavate coal ash from four basins at the H.F. Lee Plant in Goldsboro, N.C., and safely recycle the valuable material for use in concrete products.
Tree planting, conservation and a raptor adventure center among environmental programs to benefit from Duke Energy grants
Published on December 8, 2016The Duke Energy Foundation is investing more than $1.5 million in 16 North Carolina environmental nonprofit organizations.
Duke Energy works to offer permanent water solutions to eligible plant neighbors
Published on December 7, 2016Duke Energy today announced community-specific recommendations to offer new, permanent drinking water supplies and financial supplements to neighbors near its coal ash basins in North Carolina.
Duke Energy donates $100,000 to firefighters battling Western Carolinas wildfires
Published on November 30, 2016The Duke Energy Foundation today announced a donation of $100,000 toward response efforts to battle the devastating wildfires in western North Carolina and South Carolina.
National conservation program gets $500K boost from Duke Energy
Published on November 30, 2016The National Wild Turkey Federation’s (NWTF) Energy for Wildlife program received a recent boost thanks to a $500,000 Duke Energy Foundation grant to conserve or enhance more than 6,000 acres of critical habitat across Florida, the Carolinas and Indiana.
Duke Energy Progress rates drop for North Carolina customers on Dec. 1
Published on November 29, 2016Duke Energy Progress customers in North Carolina don't have to look far for a deal this holiday season. On average, customers can power their homes and lives for less than $3.50 a day.
Piedmont Natural Gas seeing strong growth in CNG use by trucks, other fleet vehicles
Published on November 28, 2016 Piedmont Natural Gas said today it is experiencing tremendous growth in demand for compressed natural gas (CNG) from commercial vehicle fleets and highlighted several initiatives that will give more companies greater access to the cleaner, lower-cost fuel option.
Duke Energy invests $1 million to promote water quality in the Cape Fear region
Published on November 23, 2016Duke Energy is making a $1 million investment in the Cape Fear, N.C., region to promote the ongoing quality and health of public waterways in the area.