News Releases

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy Renewables today announced it has acquired a 20-megawatt (MW) AC solar power project in Shawboro, N.C., from Ecoplexus Inc., lead developer of the project. "We are pleased to add a quality project from Ecoplexus to our...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Construction has started at Duke Energy's solar facility at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Onslow County, N.C.The 13-megawatt (AC) project is Duke Energy's first solar facility at a military base. Covering 100 acres, the ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Delivering on the company's commitment to safely reuse more coal ash, Duke Energy today announced that the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) will conduct a comprehensive study of the coal ash recycling market and available...

WILMINGTON, N.C. -For more than 40 years, the two red-and-white striped smokestacks at Duke Energy's L.V. Sutton Plant have served as a distinguishing landmark on the Wilmington landscape. In the coming weeks, the company will celebrate the plant's ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.825 per share, an increase of $0.03 per share, or 3.8 percent. This is double the rate at which the dividend has grown annually since 2010.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The summer season is in full swing and visitors to area lakes continue to increase, especially with the July 4th weekend approaching. Duke Energy encourages those enjoying water activities to remain vigilant and put safety first. “ "We...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Hot weather can lead to higher energy bills as customers try and stay cool this summer. Duke Energy would like to offer some suggestions for managing these costs. To help customers prepare, Duke Energy offers assistance programs,...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy will release its second quarter 2015 earnings results at 7 a.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 6.An earnings conference call for analysts is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET that day to discuss Duke Energy’'s financial performance for the ...

RALEIGH, N.C. -Paul Newton, Duke Energy state president - North Carolina, will retire from the company on Aug. 31, 2015.“ Paul is highly respected for his extensive industry knowledge and his commitment to doing what’s right for employees and ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Building on the momentum of coal ash excavation work already underway at several Carolinas sites, Duke Energy today recommended full excavation of an additional 12 coal ash basins in North Carolina.