News Releases

CINCINNATI - As of 7 p.m. this evening, Duke Energy reported about 40,000 outages in the company's Ohio and Kentucky service territories after a summer squall line rolled through the area. Crews will be working through the evening and overnight to make...

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. -Duke Energy has named David Townsend vice president of Community Relations and Economic Development in Florida, effective July 13, 2015. Townsend will be responsible for building relationships with external stakeholders in local ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. -For more than 40 years, the two red-and-white striped smokestacks at Duke Energy's L.V. Sutton Plant have served as a distinguishing landmark on the Wilmington landscape. In the coming weeks, the company will celebrate the plant's ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.825 per share, an increase of $0.03 per share, or 3.8 percent. This is double the rate at which the dividend has grown annually since 2010.

GREENVILLE, S.C. -In the days immediately following the tragic shootings in Charleston, S.C., many individuals and organizations asked the question: “What can we do to help?” More than 4,000 Duke Energy employees and thousands of retirees in South ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The summer season is in full swing and visitors to area lakes continue to increase, especially with the July 4th weekend approaching. Duke Energy encourages those enjoying water activities to remain vigilant and put safety first. “ "We...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Hot weather can lead to higher energy bills as customers try and stay cool this summer. Duke Energy would like to offer some suggestions for managing these costs. To help customers prepare, Duke Energy offers assistance programs,...

GREENVILLE, S.C. - While energy usage tends to increase this time of year as customers crank up their air conditioners to combat the summer heat, Duke Energy Progress’ South Carolina customers will see some relief as the portion of their bills that pays...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy will release its second quarter 2015 earnings results at 7 a.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 6.An earnings conference call for analysts is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET that day to discuss Duke Energy’'s financial performance for the ...

RALEIGH, N.C. -Paul Newton, Duke Energy state president - North Carolina, will retire from the company on Aug. 31, 2015.“ Paul is highly respected for his extensive industry knowledge and his commitment to doing what’s right for employees and ...