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Duke Energy is closely monitoring the winter storm forecasted to bring snow, sleet and freezing rain to North Carolina and South Carolina as well as the Eastern United States Thursday night through the weekend.

Duke Energy is offering to help teachers develop new, engaging ways to help students reach their full learning potential. Through a $75,000 matching gift to DonorsChoose.org, the Duke Energy Foundation is teaming up with teachers to turn classroom projects into a reality.

2015 marked a banner year for solar power in North Carolina as Duke Energy companies set a record for the amount of solar energy they added in the state -- more than 300 megawatts (MW), enough to power about 60,000 average homes at peak production.

Duke Energy today filed an application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) with the North Carolina Utilities Commission for the Western Carolinas Modernization Project.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) and Piedmont Natural Gas (NYSE: PNY) today filed their application with the North Carolina Utilities Commission seeking regulatory approval of Duke Energy's proposed acquisition of Piedmont announced Oct. 26, 2015.

Creativity, innovation and a commitment to leadership are just some of the distinguishing marks that identify the organizations selected for the 2015 Duke Energy Power Partners award.

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina has approved Duke Energy's Nationwide Environmental Compliance Plan and the Environmental Compliance Plan for North Carolina.

With temperatures dropping in the Carolinas, Duke Energy is continuing its 30-year tradition this winter by partnering with employees and customers to lend a hand to those struggling to pay their winter energy bills.

Duke Energy today issued a statement regarding initial ash basin classifications issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. It states, in part: We appreciate the work that has gone into developing these preliminary recommendations. We're particularly interested in understanding how the state is balancing the requirements of the Coal Ash Management Act to ensure the environment is well protected without unnecessary cost and impact to customers and communities.

Duke Energy today designated Frank Yoho to lead its natural gas operations when the company's acquisition of Piedmont Natural Gas closes, expected by the end of 2016 after the necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals are received.