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 announces five executive appointments
Published on November 2, 2016 Duke Energy today announced five executive appointments focused on strengthening the company's regulatory and economic development initiatives.
Duke Energy names Harry Sideris as new Florida president
Published on November 2, 2016Harry Sideris, senior vice president of environmental, health and safety for Duke Energy, has been named Duke Energy’s state president in Florida, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Sideris, 46, succeeds Alex Glenn, who has been named senior vice president of state and federal regulatory legal support. Glenn, 51, will be based in Charlotte, N.C.
Duke Energy names new South Carolina state president
Published on November 2, 2016Duke Energy today announced a change in its executive leadership in South Carolina focused on strengthening the company’s long-standing commitment to its 730,000 electric and 139,000 gas customers in the Palmetto State.
Make it an even dozen: Duke Energy economic development team honored by Site Selection magazine -- again
Published on September 19, 2016For the 12th consecutive year, Duke Energy has been named to Site Selection magazine's annual list of "Top Utilities in Economic Development."
Duke Energy board names former INPO leader Bill Webster as new board member
Published on August 25, 2016 Duke Energy's board of directors today announced the appointment of former Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) executive vice president for industry strategy, William E. Webster Jr., as a new board member, effective Sept. 1, 2016.
Duke Energy Federal Affairs leader Heath Shuler to leave the company
Published on August 15, 2016Duke Energy today announced the company's Senior Vice President of Federal Affairs Heath Shuler has decided to leave the company to pursue other interests. His last day will be Aug. 31, 2016.
North Carolina students and teachers energized by $2.7 million in Duke Energy grants
Published on July 13, 2016Duke Energy is continuing its commitment to students and teachers with a more than $2.7 million investment in 52 innovative education programs and initiatives across North Carolina.
Duke Energy responds to ash basin closure rankings, calls for legislative change
Published on May 18, 2016Today's announcement is an important milestone in the development of long-term closure solutions for coal ash basins, which store non-hazardous material. However and equally important, it acknowledges that work is incomplete and changes to the Coal Ash Management Act (CAMA) are necessary in order to get to final recommendations.
Duke Energy Indiana state president asks grads: 'Have you now finished your education?'
Published on May 10, 2016 Melody Birmingham-Byrd, Duke Energy state president for Indiana, had a question for the graduating class of St. Mary-of-the-Woods College: "Have you now finished your education?"