News Releases

On June 12, Duke Energy Progress asked South Carolina regulators to perform a public review of the company’s current base rates – the first such request since 2022. The request comes as the company continues working to increase system diversity and reliability, enhance the customer experience and meet future energy demands.

Duke Energy plans to submit an application to the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) for approval to build a new natural gas power plant in Anderson County.

Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $500,000 through the 2025 Helping Emergency Response Organizations (HERO) Grant Program to support severe weather emergency preparedness across South Carolina.

The air was electric, and the energy was tangible at a competition over the weekend where 30 Duke Energy lineworkers from across North Carolina and South Carolina took home top awards at the Carolinas Lineman’s Rodeo – earning the opportunity to move on to one of the most prominent and celebrated lineworker events in the world.

Throughout the month of April, Duke Energy is highlighting the importance of sustainability of our state’s natural assets with $375,000 in grants to organizations that manage and provide support to state and local parks, tree planting and advocacy, trail maintenance and litter prevention.

On April 18, Duke Energy celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day – a day to recognize the service, commitment and sacrifices of lineworkers, team members who are critical to ensuring customers have access to safe and reliable electricity.

Duke Energy seeks to renew operating license for Robinson Nuclear Plant for another 20 years.

April is National Safe Digging Month, and Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas are recognizing the importance of calling 811 before starting any digging projects.

On March 31, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) renewed the operating licenses for Duke Energy’s Oconee Nuclear Station for an additional 20 years.

South Carolina government agencies and nonprofits can now apply for grants to fund training, life-saving equipment and innovative technology to aid in weather-related disaster planning and recovery operations.