Fast-moving tropical storm could bring heavy rain and gusty winds to parts of the Carolinas More than 10,000 lineworkers, tree trimmers and other storm workers will be ready to assess damage and respond as soon as conditions are safe Grid improvements, new self-healing technology aim to reduce outages CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is asking its customers in the Carolinas to ready themselves and their family members for Tropical Storm Helene, which is likely to impact the region ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida is readying 8,000 workers to respond to Tropical Storm Helene. As the storm approaches, these skilled individuals are being strategically placed across the state, enabling them to respond as quickly as possible to widespread power outages that are expected as a result of strong winds and heavy rainfall. The company is also sending crews from Duke Energy's Midwest operations in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. Responders include power line t ...

Adding to its in-home assessments, new virtual, phone and web options now available to Indiana customers Free energy assessments are designed to help customers identify ways to save through improved home energy efficiency B-roll available in Duke Energy's news center media kit INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy is expanding its existing free in-home assessment program and providing new virtual, phone and web options for customers through its Home Energy House Call program. Through education ...

18 Florida-based organizations receive significant investments to support new programming, sustainability and resiliency initiatives, direct scholarships for students at all educational levels to support Florida's growing workforce ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation has announced $740,000 in grants to support 18 education-based organizations to continue Duke Energy Florida's investment in education and future workforce needs statewide. This year's grant recipient ...

Agreement supports significant investments for safety, reliability, customer growth Request included rate reductions for natural gas costs and income tax payment credits passed to customers CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Natural Gas has reached a comprehensive agreement with consumer and industrial groups in North Carolina related to its rate review request, filed in April of this year. Piedmont plans to implement the increase in November 2024. Piedmont also requested concurrent ra ...

Advanced tools, customized training and life-saving equipment boost community safety and resiliency during ongoing storm season and beyond CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Just as Duke Energy makes extensive preparations ahead of severe weather and other emergencies, Duke Energy Foundation is committed to helping ensure its communities are well prepared before disaster strikes. During the past five years, Duke Energy Foundation has invested over $19.5 million in emergency preparedness and res ...

Grid improvements producing record-breaking reliability ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy's year-round grid-strengthening work and advanced technology help keep Florida communities resilient and better protected against disasters such as hurricanes. "Regardless of when and where the next storm strikes," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president, "Duke Energy is ready, and we encourage our customers to take this time to reassess and communicate their emergency re ...

If approved, a 1,000 kWh residential customer bill will decrease by $9.77 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida requested to lower rates and decrease customer bills in January 2025 as part of an annual adjustment for the cost of fuel used to generate electricity at the company's power plants. The company plans to decrease Florida residential rates by approximately 6%, while making grid improvements to enhance reliability, security and resilience in 2025 and beyond. Rates fo ...

Grants will support 15 economic development organizations working to attract businesses to the state ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation is investing $200,000 in grants to support 15 economic development organizations working to attract business to the state and bolster Florida's vibrant economy. "Companies often consider establishing, expanding or relocating their operations to Florida because of the state's economic strength," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Flo ...

Falling fuel prices result in lower customer rates Bill for typical residential customer will be 23% below national average CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Carolinas customers in North Carolina will see their electric rates fall starting Jan. 1 as part of an annual adjustment for the cost of fuel used to generate electricity at its power plants. A typical residential customer in North Carolina using 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month will see an overall decrease of $5.17, or abo ...