Duke Energy accelerates renewable energy growth goal by 33%
Published on April 28, 2016Continuing its dramatic growth in renewable energy, Duke Energy has raised its 2020 renewable energy goal by 33 percent.
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Duke Energy funds available for fish and wildlife habitat enhancement projects along waterways in N.C. and S.C.
Published on April 27, 2016Beginning May 1, 2016, qualifying government agencies and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to submit applications for Duke Energy habitat enhancement programs in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Duke Energy Foundation supports Ohio River Floating Classroom program
Published on April 21, 2016The Duke Energy Foundation presented a $40,000 check to the Foundation for Ohio River Education (FORE) to support its Research, Education, and Adventure Charters (River REACH) program.
Duke Energy grants for Dan River Basin region top $1.6 million
Published on April 14, 2016Duke Energy today announced grants totaling $500,000 from the Water Resources Fund to be shared equally between the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region's RiverBank Fund and the Rockingham County (N.C.) Community Foundation to continue environmental enhancements and economic development along the river basin.
With a single blast, Duke Energy transforms the energy landscape in Wilmington
Published on April 11, 2016Duke Energy reached another important milestone Sunday after imploding one of three boiler units at the retired coal-fired L.V. Sutton Plant.
Duke Energy Renewables acquires 20-MW Longboat Solar Project in California from EDF Renewable Energy
Published on March 23, 2016Duke Energy Renewables has acquired the development assets associated with the proposed 20-megawatt (MW-AC) Longboat Solar Power Project in California from EDF Renewable Energy.
Pork power gets new meaning with Duke Energy deal in N.C.
Published on March 21, 2016Duke Energy announced today it will buy swine and poultry waste output from a facility planned for eastern North Carolina – using the captured methane gas to generate renewable electricity at four power stations.
Duke Energy to put new battery and ultracapacitor system to the test in N.C.
Published on March 10, 2016Duke Energy has started testing a first-of-its-kind battery technology at its Rankin Substation in Gaston County, N.C.
Duke Energy appeals civil penalty, requesting treatment consistent with the law and other companies
Published on March 9, 2016CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Duke Energy today issued the following statement in connection with the company's appeal,before the Office of Administrative Hearings, of a $6.6 million civil penalty issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality...
Duke Energy continues to make strong progress closing ash basins while reviewing the state's latest action
Published on March 4, 2016 Duke Energy today issued the following statement in response to 12 Notices of Violation issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) related to seeps at coal ash basins.