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Duke Energy Progress files with FERC for approval to purchase NCEMPA generation assets

Published on October 10, 2014

RALEIGH, N.C. -Duke Energy Progress has filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for approval to purchase the North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agencys (NCEMPA) generating assets.The FERC filing, made on Oct. 10, is an ...

Sixty Duke Energy line technicians to compete for 'best in world' titles at International Lineman's Rodeo Oct. 18

Published on October 8, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Sixty Duke Energy line technicians will vie for "best in world" titles at the International Lineman's Rodeo Oct. 18 at the National Agricultural Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kan. The rodeo attracts the best linemen from around the...

Duke Energy notifying Midwest customers of payment reporting error

Published on October 7, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy is notifying customers in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio that some of their monthly payments were reported as late to the National Consumer Telecom & Utilities Exchange (NCTUE). NCTUE is a consumer reporting agency consisting...

Duke Energy Renewable Services lands O&M agreements for Rosiere and Lincoln wind farms

Published on October 7, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy Renewable Services has signed five-year service agreements for two wind projects in Kewaunee County, Wis., owned by Madison Gas and Electric and Wisconsin Public Service. Duke began supplying each project with service and ...

Duke Energy to announce third quarter earnings November 5

Published on October 7, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy will release its third quarter 2014 earnings results at 7 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 5.An earnings conference call for analysts is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET that day to discuss Duke Energys financial performance for the ...

Duke Energy enhances its coal ash management operations

Published on October 2, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy today announced the creation of a national panel of independent experts to help guide the companys strategy around permanent coal ash storage solutions and a new, centralized internal organization to manage all coal...

Duke Energy creates $10 million Water Resources Fund for waterways in the Carolinas and neighboring states

Published on September 24, 2014

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy today announced the creation of a $10 million Water Resources Fund to benefit waterways across North Carolina and South Carolina. The fund will also be used to improve waterways downstream from Duke Energy operations that...

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...