News Releases

As hurricane season begins, are you prepared?

Published on June 8, 2015

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - The majority of Duke Energy Florida's customers are not prepared for hurricane season, a recent Duke Energy survey found. Seven out of 10 dont have hurricane supplies, or havent put together a preparation kit in at least two...

Duke Energy builds momentum in safely closing ash basins across the Carolinas

Published on June 5, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy released the following statement regarding North Carolinas issuance today of necessary permits to Charah, Inc., a vendor engaged in closing ash basins, and its subsidiary, Green Meadow, LLC, for structural fill projects at...

Duke Energy implodes historic coal units at retired Cape Fear power plant in Moncure, N.C.

Published on June 4, 2015

MONCURE, N.C. -With one final blast, Duke Energy's retired, coal-fired Cape Fear power plant in Moncure passed into history today, marking both the end of major demolition at the site and the end of an era.Duke Energy's contractor this morning ...

New swim beach and amenities at Lake Glenville add to regions growing list of recreational resources

Published on June 3, 2015

CULLOWHEE, N.C. -Duke Energy representatives, community leaders, officials from government agencies and environmental organizations and other guests gathered today to recognize the opening of the new swim beach and recreation amenities on Lake ...

Duke Energy has new Indiana leader

Published on June 3, 2015

PLAINFIELD, IND. -Duke Energy has a new Indiana leader to serve its more than 800,000 Hoosier customers. Melody Birmingham-Byrd is now president of its Indiana operations.She replaces Doug Esamann, whom the company announced will now be president of ...

More than 100 Duke Energy volunteers to remove algae from Kings Bay in Citrus County, Fla.

Published on June 1, 2015

CRYSTAL RIVER, FLA. - Thick, greenish-black slime an algae called Lyngbya continues to smother native vegetation in Kings Bay, blanketing the springs' sandy bottom and impacting the ecosystem and aquatic wildlife. For Citrus County's natural...

Duke Energy Florida's solar plans to include new Orlando facility

Published on May 27, 2015

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - Duke Energy Florida today received approval to build, own and operate a 5-megawatt solar facility that will serve the Reedy Creek Improvement District near Orlando. The Reedy Creek Improvement District Board of Supervisors voted...

Duke Energy Midwest GIS team wins award for map conversion project

Published on May 26, 2015

PLAINFIELD, IND. -The Duke Energy Midwest GIS team has received the 2015 "Excellence in GIS" award from the Indiana Geographic Information Council. The award recognizes the Midwest GIS team's work to convert to a highly automated mapping system.A ...

Duke Energy, LG Chem, Greensmith to build fast-response energy storage system in Ohio

Published on May 26, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Duke Energy, LG Chem and Greensmith will team up to build a battery-based energy storage system in Ohio, designed to enhance reliability and increase stability on the electric power grid, the companies announced today.Duke Energy, the ...

Community reminded to focus on boating and swimming safety while enjoying the lakes this summer

Published on May 22, 2015

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