Duke Energy renewable energy growth soars by 20% in 2021
Published on April 26, 2022Duke Energy had its best year ever for adding renewable energy as the company posted a 20% jump in wind and solar power in 2021.
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Duke Energy named one of North America's top sustainable companies for 16th straight year
Published on November 15, 2021Duke Energy has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the 16th consecutive year as the company leads one of the largest clean energy transformations in the country.
Duke Energy designates Nov. 1 as Power Plant Worker Appreciation Day, recognizing those who provide one of life’s essential services
Published on October 25, 2021They don’t wear a cape or possess superhuman strength, but Duke Energy’s 8,500 power plant workers are a different kind of hero. They power lives through their work at 355 power plants, stations and facilities. Duke Energy has designated Nov. 1 as the company’s first Power Plant Worker Appreciation Day.
Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions announces its first wind energy project in Iowa – 207-MW Ledyard Windpower
Published on September 21, 2021Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions today announced the construction of the 207-megawatt Ledyard Windpower project in Kossuth County, Iowa. This will be the company’s first renewable energy project in the state.
Duke Energy reaches 10,000-megawatt renewable energy milestone
Published on July 29, 2021Duke Energy has reached a milestone, and now owns, operates or purchases more than 10,000 megawatts of solar and wind energy throughout the United States.
Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions’ 182-MW Maryneal Windpower in Texas starts commercial operation
Published on July 27, 2021Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), today announced the commercial operation of the 182-megawatt (MW) Maryneal Windpower project in Nolan County, Texas.
Clean generation remains Duke Energy's focus as it plans to triple renewable energy this decade
Published on April 28, 2021By the end of this decade, renewables will make up a large portion of the company’s generation mix as Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) looks to triple the amount of renewable energy it produces from company power plants and dramatically reduce carbon emissions.
Company launches Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions - offering renewable energy, resiliency solutions for commercial customers nationwide
Published on April 27, 2021Duke Energy today announced the launch of Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, a new commercial brand that unifies products and services offered by several Duke Energy subsidiaries – including Duke Energy Renewables, REC Solar and Duke Energy One – under one comprehensive brand.
Duke Energy Renewables, AT&T offer $20,000 in scholarships to support diverse wind technology workforce in Oklahoma
Published on April 22, 2021Duke Energy Renewables, through the Duke Energy Foundation, and AT&T today announced $20,000 in student scholarships to High Plains Technology Center in Woodward, Okla., for students interested in pursuing wind turbine technology careers.
Duke Energy donates nearly $35,000 to community and environmental programs in Oklahoma
Published on March 29, 2021Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $35,000 in grants through its Duke Energy Renewables fund to schools, community enrichment programs and wildlife rescue organizations in Kay County, Washington County and Payne County, Okla.