News Releases

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy crews will work throughout the night to assess damage and restore power to customers who lost service after a severe storm moved through the Carolinas today. Earlier this evening, there were more 350,000 customers, mostly...

CINCINNATI, OHIO - Duke Energy is prepared for severe weather approaching its Midwest service territory in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Company meteorologists have been tracking and monitoring the storm and believe the region may see strong storms...

PLAINFIELD, IND. - Duke Energy’s Edwardsport Generating Station has begun commercial operation. Located in Knox County, Ind., near Vincennes, the 618-megawatt advanced technology coal gasification plant is one of the world’s cleanest coal-fired power...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - As Andrea, the first tropical storm of the season, bears down on the Carolinas, Duke Energy reminds residents to be prepared. Severe weather can topple trees and power lines resulting in power outages. In addition, heavy rain can...

COLUMBIA, S.C. -Duke Energy is partnering with Children’s Trust of South Carolina to initiate a life jacket loaner program on Lake Wateree. The program is jointly sponsored by Lake Wateree Presbyterian Church, Lake Wateree Baptist Church and Wateree ...

SENECA, S.C. -The Keowee-Toxaway Basin is now officially out of any drought designation, as rainfall has improved storage in Duke Energy’s reservoirs and met other conditions outlined in the regional drought response plan.The basin includes the Duke ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -An outdoor museum of vintage refrigerators popped up today at Center City’s Wells Fargo Atrium, 301 South Tryon St., to educate and encourage Duke Energy customers to recycle old, energy-guzzling secondary refrigerators and freezers. ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy is again offering grants through the Habitat Enhancement Program (HEP) to qualifying government agencies and nonprofit organizations that want to enhance, create and protect fish and wildlife habitats along the ...

RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) today approved Duke Energy Progress’ proposed settlement in the company’s request to increase electric rates for its North Carolina customers. Major Components A total $178.7 million, or...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Memorial Day weekend marked the unofficial start of summer, and with it, comes summer storm season and the potential for power outages. Duke Energy is ready to respond“ We have more than 5,000 power line workers across six states who...