Robinson Solar Center will be key next step to transitioning to cleaner energy economy for the state Project builds on long history of powering the economy of the Pee Dee region GREENVILLE, S.C., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Progress today requested approval by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) to build and own a 76-megawatt utility-scale solar power facility adjacent to the existing Robinson Nuclear Plant site located in both Chesterfield and Darlington counties. "Maki ...

The most recent trading session ended with Duke Energy (DUK) standing at $95.41, reflecting a +0.28% shift from the previouse trading day's closing. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.89% gain on the day. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 1.03%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 1.25%.Shares of the electric utility have appreciated by 3.48% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Utilities sector's gain of 3.09% and lagging the S&P 500's gain of 3.56%.Market participa ...

OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, today announced that its Board of Directors will nominate Annette Clayton, chairwoman and former president and chief executive officer of Schneider Electric North America, for election to the Oshkosh Board at the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. “The Oshkosh Board is pleased to nominate Annette, a proven chief executive in the industrial, energy management and techno ...

March 18 spotlights natural gas employees' role in serving nearly 189 million Americans with safe, reliable natural gas Natural gas technicians play vital role in modernizing the natural gas delivery system for growing communities and in helping to meet the company's net-zero methane emissions goals B-roll: Natural gas employees CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas celebrate the ninth annual Natural Gas Utility Workers' Day on March 18, 2024. The annual cele ...

Sideris to report to Lynn Good, Chair and CEO Steve Young, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, to retire after a 40-plus year career Bonnie Titone, Sasha Weintraub and Scott Batson to join company's senior management committee CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced a set of executive leadership appointments, including the promotion of Harry Sideris to president of Duke Energy, effective April 1. Lynn Good remains Duke Energy's chair and CEO, as she continues ...

Funding will go to six organizations that help Florida individuals and families in need ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation is providing $150,000 in grants to support organizations in Florida that help customers with basic needs such as utility bill assistance, housing and more. "When our neighbors need help, these are the organizations they turn to," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "Whether it is with food, transportation or help makin ...

Duke Energy (DUK) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.Over the past month, shares of this electric utility have returned +4.6%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.4% change. During this period, the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry, which Duke Energy falls in, has gained 6.2%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?Althoug ...

At the moment, everything seems perfectly normal so targeting stocks for uncertain times seems a bit extreme. You know, it’s like those “unconventional” YouTube advertisements about survival gear, bugout plans, end-of-the-world kind of stuff – they’re interesting but are they really relevant?In this case, stocks for uncertain times have a legitimate reason for existence. Basically, it comes down to the real possibility that certain sectors of the market are overcooked. For example, in my write-up about the ...

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price. Do they really matter, though?Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about Duke Energy (DUK) .Duke Energy currently has an average brokerage ...

Regional Lineman's Rodeo events test job skills critical to power delivery and restoration International Rodeo competition featuring the world's top lineworkers to be held Oct. 19 in Bonner Springs, Kan. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At a competition powered by skill and packed with competitors, 15 Duke Energy Florida lineworkers secured spots over the weekend to compete among the most elite lineworkers in the world this fall at the International Lineman's Rodeo.  Duke Energy's Flor ...