News Releases

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy's restoration army is striving to restore electricity today to almost all customers affected by Thursday's hurricane-like storm, so dads across the state can return to their normal routines and celebrate Father's Day with...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy crews are working to restore power to customers in the Carolinas who lost service Thursday night due to the heavy thunderstorms that moved through the state. Additional crews are being brought in to support the restoration...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Today's mild, sunny weather can't erase the damage done by a ferocious storm that left more than 350,000 customers without power in the Carolinas at the height of the storm. Several thousand Duke Energy and supplemental crews worked...

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...

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...

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...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy has begun the 90th year of its reservoir mosquito control program. Conducted annually since 1923, this public health program was started by company founder James B. Duke. It provides mosquito control along the shoreline of...