Duke Energy urges customers to be ready for summer storm season
Published on June 7, 2017As summer storm season approaches, preparing for severe weather never stops – for Duke Energy or its customers.
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Duke Energy Progress proposes rate change for building a smarter energy future
Published on June 1, 2017Recent work to modernize power plants and generate cleaner electricity, responsibly manage coal ash and respond to major storms is at the heart of the request by Duke Energy Progress to change customer rates.
In South Carolina, lake residents have until Sept. 1, 2018, to remove unencapsulated foam floatation
Published on June 1, 2017Dock owners on Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee have until Sept. 1, 2018, to remove and properly dispose of unencapsulated foam floatation on their docks.
Celebrating a new Frontier: Duke Energy Renewables hosts dedication ceremony for 200-megawatt Oklahoma wind project
Published on June 1, 2017More than 100 supporters attended a dedication ceremony May 31 for Duke Energy Renewables’ Frontier Windpower Project, a 200-megawatt (MW) facility near Blackwell, Oklahoma.
Duke Energy invests billions in hurricane preparedness; urges customers to be ready as well
Published on May 31, 2017 Hurricane season begins June 1, but preparing for these massive storms never stops – for Duke Energy or its customers.
Education, workforce development in the Palmetto State boosted by more than $900,000 in Duke Energy grants
Published on May 30, 2017Through the Duke Energy Foundation, more than $900,000 in grants will go to initiatives across South Carolina that emphasize science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), increasing childhood reading proficiency and workforce development.
UNC Charlotte receives $2 million boost from Duke Energy Foundation
Published on May 25, 2017The Duke Energy Foundation is committing $2 million to the University’s Exponential Campaign, specifically to support the Charlotte Engineering Early College and the Women in Computing Initiative.
Duke Energy postpones recreation flow release in Pee Dee River below Tillery Dam
Published on May 25, 2017Heavy rain in the Yadkin River Basin has prompted Duke Energy to cancel the scheduled May 27 recreation flow release into the Pee Dee River below the Tillery Hydroelectric Plant.
Be aware and focus on safety this summer season while enjoying area lakes
Published on May 24, 2017The summer season is in full swing and visitors to area lakes continue to increase, especially with the Memorial Day holiday weekend approaching. Duke Energy encourages those enjoying water activities to remain vigilant and put safety first.
Lt. Gov. Crouch joins leaders from Duke Energy Indiana and NSA Crane to celebrate completion of new solar power plant
Published on May 18, 2017Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch joined leaders from Duke Energy, the Department of the Navy (DON) and Naval Support Activity Crane at a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the completion of the 17-megawatt solar power plant at NSA Crane, located about 40 miles south of Bloomington.