News Releases

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -The Duke Energy Foundation today announced a $20,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support storm relief provided during this week's ice storm that hit the Carolinas. In the wake of the storm, the Red Cross opened shelters to ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy Carolinas officials are asking customers to continue to reduce their electricity use on Friday to help avoid potential high-energy demand and stress on the electrical grid caused by frigid temperatures. Another day of...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy officials today asked customers in the Carolinas to conserve electricity use through Friday to help reduce high-energy demand on the electric grid caused by historic low temperatures forecasted for the Carolinas. The most...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Damage assessment efforts have gone well and crews continue to restore power to Duke Energy customers affected by this week’s winter storm. Restoration efforts Currently, more than 1,800 line personnel, supported by thousands of...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy has more than 4,800 personnel focused on outage restoration across the Carolinas. The workforce includes line workers, tree crews, damage assessors and other support personnel. Crews from across the company's service areas...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for up to 50 megawatts (MW) of new solar energy capacity in North Carolina. Solar projects, 2 MW or larger, would be tied to the company's Green Source Rider. That program,...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy is closely monitoring the winter storm forecasted to bring snow, sleet and freezing rain to North Carolina and South Carolina tonight and early tomorrow. Line technicians, service crews and other personnel are available...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Winter is not over, and with a cold snap on the way, Duke Energy today offered some tips for keeping energy costs under control during the winter. "“Colder temperatures can make even the most efficient electric heating systems and...

GREENVILLE, S.C. - Duke Energy today proposed several solar power programs to the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) that will greatly expand options for customers to use renewable energy. The programs must be approved by the commission...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy, the nation’s largest electric utility, today announced the acquisition of a majority interest in REC Solar, a provider of comprehensive commercial solar and energy solutions nationwide.