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Duke Energy Progress to install 100,000 LED street and area lights across North Carolina

Published on September 22, 2014

RALEIGH, N.C. -Duke Energy Progress customers may see some changes in their communities as the utility embarks on a new initiative to modernize outdoor lighting across its service area.The utility received approval this week from the N.C. Utilities ...

Duke Energy supplies additional details on solar projects as part of $500 million commitment

Published on September 22, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy today announced a number of partner companies it will use to build three previously announced solar projects in North Carolina by the end of 2015. The company will construct and own some of the largest solar facilities on...

Now showing: Duke Energy takes energy efficiency on tour

Published on September 19, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy and The National Theatre for Children have announced their Energy Education in Schools 2014-2015 performance schedule, which will include a nine-month tour featuring multiple troupes performing in over 1,000 elementary...

Duke Energy's site readiness recommendations revealed for properties in Johnson, Monroe, Montgomery and Shelby counties

Published on September 19, 2014

PLAINFIELD, I.N. -Economic development recommendations for four Indiana properties in the 2014 Duke Energy Site Readiness Program are now in the hands of local government and economic development officials.Nationally recognized consulting firm ...

Duke Energy Carolinas selects five North Carolina properties for Site Readiness Program

Published on September 19, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy Carolinas has chosen five sites in North Carolina to participate in its 2014 Site Readiness Program to prepare each location for potential industrial development. The sites are: Rowan County -- Carlton-Thomas...

Duke Energy's economic development team honored by Site Selection magazine

Published on September 17, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -The September edition of Site Selection magazine has named Duke Energy to its annual list of Top Utilities in Economic Development for 2014.The magazine credits Duke Energys economic development team and its successful collaboration ...

Pattern Energy signs O&M agreement with Duke Energy Renewable Services

Published on September 15, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy Renewable Services today announced it has signed a long-term agreement to service Pattern Energy Group Inc.s 283-megawatt (MW) Gulf Wind energy project in Armstrong, Texas. Duke Energy Renewable Services will supply...

Duke Energy commits $500 million to North Carolina solar power expansion

Published on September 15, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy today announced a $500 million commitment to a major expansion of solar power in North Carolina. This culminates the company's request for proposals (RFP) issued in February 2014 for new solar capacity. It will help Duke...

Duke Energy named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the ninth consecutive year

Published on September 11, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the ninth consecutive year. Being listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for nine straight years clearly reflects our commitment to...

Duke Energy Carolinas' residential customers in North Carolina to see slight drop in rates

Published on September 4, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy Carolinas customers in North Carolina will pay less for electricity starting this month. As approved by the N.C. Utilities Commission (NCUC), the monthly bill for a residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of...