News Releases

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The summer storm season is just heating up, and when high winds and lightning strike, power outages can happen. To lessen the chance of a power outage, Duke Energy employees work year-round to complete core grid maintenance activities,...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy representatives deconstructed an outdated refrigerator today and revealed how customers can take control of their energy costs, earn extra cash and support a cleaner environment by having an old refrigerator or freezer ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy today announced it has signed an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding cleanup of the coal ash release into the Dan River that occurred at the company's retired Dan River coal-fired power ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Memorial Day marks the traditional start of the summer recreation season. Duke Energy encourages everyone to practice safety while boating and enjoying other lake activities. Each year, thousands of people die or are injured, and...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - CEO Lynn Good discussed Duke Energy'’s 2013 performance, future growth strategies and actions taken on coal ash management at the company'’s annual shareholders'’ meeting today. Good also fielded questions on a range of topics during a...

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 June 16, 2014, to shareholders of record at the close of business May 16, 2014.This is the 88th consecutive year ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy has released its 2013 Sustainability Report, a comprehensive overview of the company’s social, environmental and financial performance. It is available at: http://sustainabilityreport.duke-energy.com/ This marks the eighth...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Two Duke Energy businesses were among the Top 10 utilities in the nation in 2013 for adopting new solar energy, according to rankings released today by the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA). Duke Energy Progress ranked fifth and...

RALEIGH, N.C. - Duke Energy’s North Carolina State President, Paul Newton, today spoke before the N.C. Joint Environmental Review Commission (ERC) on the company’s response to the Feb. 2 Dan River coal ash incident and its near-term and longer-term...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy has selected five North Carolina properties for participation in its 2014 Site Readiness Program to prepare the properties for potential industrial development. They are: The 72 Rail site, 257 acres of former farmland...