News Releases

RALEIGH, N.C. -Officials at Harris Nuclear Plant declared an Alert today at 10:16 a.m. due to a fire in plant electrical equipment. Smoke was detected, plant operators safely shut down the plant and on-site fire brigade responded. No visible flames ...

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -Duke Energy has named Danielle Ruiz economic development manager within Florida’s economic development team.“During the last several years, we have been working hard to ensure a more competitive business environment and position ...

PLAINFIELD, IND. - For the 19th consecutive year, Duke Energy Indiana’s Cayuga electric generating station will host its annual eagle viewing day on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members of the public are invited to the station, located...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Over the past few days, customers served by various Duke Energy companies have set all-time records for winter power use. During the extreme weather event, the company asked for and received conservation from commercial, industrial ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Due to extremely cold temperatures and high energy demand, Duke Energy Progress and Duke Energy Carolinas customers have used more energy than any previous winter day. With more frigid temperatures in the forecast, the company...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - As temperatures across the nation continue to plummet to historic lows, Duke Energy officials are asking the company’s customers to conserve power during the next 24 hours, as extreme temperatures continue. Below are some steps...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - As temperatures plummet to historic lows, Duke Energy is prepared to meet its customers’ energy needs across the six states it serves. System operators are closely monitoring the electric transmission system and the company has an...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.78 per share. The dividend is payable on March 17, 2014, to shareholders of record at the close of business Feb. 14, 2014.This is the 88th consecutive year ...

GOLDSBORO, N.C. -Duke Energy Progress’ demolition specialist this morning imploded the smokestacks at the retired H.F. Lee Steam Plant as part of the company’s ongoing effort to transition to cleaner energy sources. This was the first of two implosion ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The following are excerpts from Duke Energy Chairman Jim Rogers'’ speech to graduates at Clemson University’'s Commencement exercises Dec. 19. "“Like some of you, I'’m looking for a job. On January 1st –– I won'’t have a job...