When the lights go out, Duke Energy lineworkers shine
Published on April 18, 2019Lineworkers chase storms, climb towering poles and are always ready when severe weather strikes. And when the lights go out, our lineworkers shine.
News Releases
Forbes once again names Duke Energy one of America’s Best Employers
Published on April 17, 2019Duke Energy has been named to Forbes magazine’s 2019 list of America’s Best Employers. Out of 500 companies ranked, Duke Energy moved up one spot to No. 105.
Duke Energy commits nearly $265,000 to support dynamic education initiatives across Greater Cincinnati
Published on April 17, 2019Duke Energy is investing in Greater Cincinnati students, educators and communities by awarding $264,138 in grants to 21 education programs.
Competitive process yields Carolinas’ biggest one-day collection of solar projects ever; significant savings for Duke Energy customers
Published on April 17, 2019Bringing more cost-effective solar energy to the Carolinas, 14 utility-scale projects have been selected during an independently judged bidding process – part of a 2017 comprehensive renewable energy law.
Duke Energy Renewables constructs 200-MW Mesteño Wind Project in Texas
Published on April 11, 2019Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy, today announced it will build, own and operate a 200-megawatt wind project – Mesteño – in Starr County, Texas.
Duke Energy to appeal recent state order to excavate ash basins
Published on April 11, 2019Today, the company issued the following statement in response to an April 1, 2019, order by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) requiring excavation of coal ash basins at the company’s Allen, Belews Creek, Cliffside/Rogers, Marshall, Mayo and Roxboro facilities.
Duke Energy ‘flips the switch’ at ceremonial grand opening of new Citrus Combined Cycle Station in Florida
Published on April 4, 2019Duke Energy today celebrated the ceremonial grand opening of its new 1,640-megawatt Citrus Combined Cycle Station located at the 5,100-acre Crystal River Energy Complex in Citrus County, Fla., about 85 miles north of Tampa. The station started producing energy for 4.5 million Floridians in late 2018.
Duke Energy to announce first quarter 2019 financial results on May 9
Published on April 4, 2019Duke Energy will announce its first quarter 2019 financial results at 7 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 9, in a news release to be posted on the company's website.
Duke Energy responds to latest milestone in the safe basin closure process
Published on April 1, 2019Duke Energy today issued a statement in response to an announcement by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality regarding the department’s evaluation of closure options for coal ash basins at the company’s Allen, Belews Creek, Cliffside/Rogers, Marshall, Mayo and Roxboro facilities.
Piedmont Natural Gas requests first general rate review in North Carolina since 2013
Published on April 1, 2019For the first time in six years, and following significant investments for the ongoing growth, safety and reliability of its system, Piedmont Natural Gas today filed a request with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to raise its base rates.