News Releases

Duke Energy North Carolina President Stephen De May’s statement on the state’s draft Clean Energy Plan and company’s commitment to a cleaner energy future

Published on August 16, 2019

Duke Energy today issued a response to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s draft Clean Energy Plan.

Piedmont Natural Gas reaches agreement on new rates with customer groups in North Carolina

Published on August 13, 2019

Piedmont Natural Gas reached an agreement today with North Carolina consumer and industrial groups that could lower winter costs for residential customers while covering significant investments made to accommodate growth, safety and reliability.

Duke Energy continues its appeal of state’s coal ash-related decision to excavate ash basins

Published on August 2, 2019

Duke Energy today issued a statement in response to an order issued in the company’s appeal of a decision by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.

Duke Energy nears completion of conservation programs in Dan River region, finishes ash basin excavation

Published on July 18, 2019

Duke Energy today announced the substantial completion of a number of conservation and recreation projects the company initiated in the wake of the February 2014 Dan River coal ash release, along with the completed excavation of the two coal ash basins at the former Dan River Steam Station.

Duke Energy helps customers stay cool, manage energy use as heat wave lingers in Carolinas

Published on July 18, 2019

Duke Energy is providing tools and tips to help customers in North Carolina and South Carolina save energy and money as the region’s lingering heat wave continues.

Duke Energy passes major renewable milestone: 1 gigawatt of owned solar energy capacity

Published on July 2, 2019

With the North Rosamond Solar Facility coming online last month in California, Duke Energy has passed the 1-gigawatt (GW) threshold of utility-scale owned and operated solar facilities nationwide.

Be prepared for hurricane season with safety tips from Piedmont Natural Gas

Published on June 13, 2019

Hurricane season is officially here and Piedmont Natural Gas is urging customers to follow a few simple tips to stay safe if their natural gas equipment or appliances are damaged or flooded due to severe weather.

Duke Energy Progress files annual adjustments with North Carolina Utilities Commission for customers in North Carolina

Published on June 11, 2019

Duke Energy Progress today made its annual filings with the North Carolina Utilities Commission for costs associated with fuel, compliance with the state's renewable energy portfolio standard, cost recovery under the Joint Agency Asset Rider, and implementation of energy efficiency and demand-side management programs.

Duke Energy earns EEI Emergency Recovery Award for Winter Storm Diego power restoration efforts

Published on June 11, 2019

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today presented Duke Energy with the association’s “Emergency Recovery Award” for its outstanding power restoration efforts after Winter Storm Diego hit the Carolinas in December 2018.

Duke Energy Progress continues to be a shining star for solar power

Published on June 10, 2019

Duke Energy Progress (DEP) continues to be one of the leading solar utilities in the nation.