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Duke Energy preparing for Hurricane Joaquin; urges customers to do the same

Published on October 1, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - As Hurricane Joaquin continues along its uncertain path toward the U.S. East Coast, Duke Energy crews in the Carolinas are preparing for potential storm impacts from high wind and heavy rain in portions of its already saturated service...

Duke Energy's top philanthropy executive, 'Stick' Williams, to retire

Published on October 1, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy's top philanthropy executive, Richard Stick Williams, will retire Dec. 31, 2015, after a 36-year Duke Energy career, the company announced today.Williams, 62, a Duke Energy vice president, oversees the Duke Energy ...

$7 million settlement with the state advances Duke Energy's efforts to close coal ash basins in ways that protect people and the environment

Published on September 29, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy today issued the following statement regarding a settlement with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), formerly the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, regarding alleged...

Duke Energy board appoints former Comcast vice chairman, CFO as new board member

Published on September 22, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy's board of directors today announced the appointment of former Comcast Corp. vice chairman and chief financial officer Michael Angelakis as a new board member, effective Oct. 1, 2015. Angelakis currently is a senior advisor ...

Duke Energy Progress to invest $37 million to enhance reliability in Jacksonville, N.C.

Published on September 15, 2015

Utility to construct a new substation and 14-mile transmission line from Grants Creek to Jacksonville Community open house on the project to be held Sept. 17 in Jacksonville JACKSONVILLE, N.C. - As part of its ongoing commitment to providing...

Duke Energy, U.S. government agree to end Clean Air Act litigation

Published on September 10, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy and the U.S. government have agreed to end a 15-year-old legal case against the company for alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act at some of the companys coal-fired power plants in North Carolina. Duke Energy...

Duke Energy celebrates 10th consecutive year on Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index

Published on September 10, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the 10th consecutive year. In the electric utility sector, 17 North American companies were evaluated for the index, and four were...

Duke Energy Renewables more than doubles its North Carolina solar portfolio

Published on September 9, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy Renewables today announced it has completed four solar power projects in Eastern North Carolina, adding 30 megawatts (MW) of solar in the state. The projects are located in the towns of Creswell, Everetts, Battleboro and...

Life just got a little sweeter for Duke Energy Renewables

Published on September 1, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy Renewables has acquired a 50-percent stake in Mesquite Creek Wind, a 211-megawatt (MW) wind power project near Lamesa, Texas, through its joint venture partnership with Sumitomo Corp. of Americas. The acquisition increases...

Back-to-school boost: Duke Energy awards $3 million in education grants

Published on August 27, 2015

RALEIGH, N.C. -Students and teachers are getting a back-to-school boost through grants totaling $3 million to more than 50 schools and educational organizations in North Carolina.The grants, from the Duke Energy Foundation, will enhance programs and ...