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Duke Energy apprentice wins best in the world at International Lineman's Rodeo

Published on October 23, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy apprentice Joe Hyrkas proved he is best in the world at the International Linemans Rodeo Oct. 19 in Bonner Springs, Kan.Hyrkas, based in Huntington, Ind., also won first place in the apprentice written test and top ...

Duke Energy declares quarterly dividend

Published on October 22, 2013

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 Dec. 16, 2013, to shareholders of record at the close of business Nov. 15, 2013.This is the 87th consecutive year ...

Take a stake to Energy Vampires

Published on October 22, 2013

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - Heres something sure to get your blood boiling: Even when they arent switched to the on position, energy vampires TVs, laptops, cellphones, chargers and even coffee makers are slowly draining electricity and money from your...

Duke Energy begins reinforcement work at Linville Dam

Published on October 22, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy has begun initial preparations to reinforce the Linville Dam on Lake James.The company has already completed similar work on Paddy Creek and Catawba dams.The reinforcement program is required by FERC to increase the ...

Duke Energy provides energy makeovers at no cost for eligible residents in Ovied

Published on October 9, 2013

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - More than 440 low-income customers in Oviedo, Fla., will soon receive a much-needed boost from Duke Energy. Through the company's innovative Neighborhood Energy Saver program, the homes and apartments of qualified customers will...

Sixty Duke Energy line technicians to compete against the best in the world at International Lineman's Rodeo Oct. 19

Published on October 7, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Sixty Duke Energy technicians will compete in the International Linemans Rodeo Oct. 19 at the National Agricultural Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kan. Now in its 30th year, the rodeo attracts the best linemen from around the world...

Time Warner Cable to acquire regional fiber optic network company DukeNet Communications

Published on October 7, 2013

NEW YORK, N.Y. -Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE:TWC) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Duke Energy Corporation and investment funds managed by Alinda Capital Partners to buy DukeNet Communications, LLC for $600 million ...

Duke Energy's site readiness consultant reveals recommendations for properties in Clark, Jackson, Wabash and Warrick counties

Published on October 4, 2013

PALINFIELD, IND. - Recommendations for five Indiana properties selected for Duke Energys 2013 Site Readiness Program have been given to local government and economic development officials. The recommendations for four of the five potential industrial...

Duke Energy to release third quarter earnings Nov. 6

Published on October 3, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy will release its third quarter 2013 earnings results at 7 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 6.An earnings conference call for analysts is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET that day to discuss the companys financial performance for the ...

As Duke Energy continues modernizing its generation fleet, Dan River Steam Station demolition begins

Published on October 3, 2013

EDEN, N.C. -Duke Energy will begin demolishing Dan River Steam Station coal units 1 through 3 this fall as part of the companys efforts to retire older, less efficient plants and bring cleaner, more efficient plants online.The company retired the ...