ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Duke Energy Florida submitted its 2025 Solar Base Rate Adjustment (SoBRA) filing to the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC), outlining plans for four solar energy sites the company is pursuing this year in order to deliver on its commitment to continue providing reliable, affordable and increasingly clean energy for its customers.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Duke Energy Foundation announced it has donated $40,000 to the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas (AAAPP) to supply severe weather kits to older adults in preparation for the 2025 hurricane season.

"Helping seniors stay safe in their homes is the mission of the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, so we are so grateful for Duke Energy's support of our Senior Storm Kit program," said Ann Marie Winter, the not-for-profit's executive director. "Duke's funding will help about 1,000 seniors cope when severe weather hits. We also appreciate that Duke Energy is so committed to our partnership that their team members helped assemble all of these crucial kits."

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy announced today it has appointed Katherine Neebe, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer, as chief communications officer (CCO), effective Feb. 24.

Neebe succeeds Oscar Suris, senior vice president and CCO, who will become a senior advisor.

"Katherine has demonstrated a deep appreciation for the critical role that clear, timely communications play in fostering trust among our stakeholders," said Louis Renjel, executive vice president and chief corporate affairs officer. "She has the leadership skills and external affairs experience needed to help meet the expectations of our customers, communities, shareholders and other stakeholders."

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is monitoring forecasts and preparing for a mixture of snow and ice, which could cause power outages in some areas.

"As snowy and icy conditions approach, we're encouraging customers to prepare and have a plan in place in case they experience a power outage," said Jason Hollifield, Duke Energy's storm director in the Carolinas. "Our crews are prepared and will work as quickly and safely as possible to restore power if outages occur for our customers."

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Duke Energy Florida is celebrating Engineers Week – recognized as Sunday, Feb. 16, through Saturday, Feb. 22 – by highlighting the work of power grid dispatchers and the importance of training new engineers and technical workers to serve as the "eyes in the sky" of the grid that delivers power to more than 2 million customers across the company's 35-county service territory.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida is sharing various resources to help customers manage their increased energy usage in January, when extreme winter weather swept across the state, which may have resulted in some receiving higher-than-average electric bills.

GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is providing $200,000 in grants to South Carolina organizations that help the state's aging population with services and support, particularly for seniors with income challenges. The funds will be used to help these organizations with their infrastructure to continue expanding their services.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following colder-than-usual winter weather in the Sunshine State, Duke Energy Florida is encouraging customers to complete a free Home Energy Check (for residential customers) or Business Energy Check (for commercial customers), allowing them to reevaluate their energy goals and take advantage of available rebate programs that can save them money in the short term and continue reducing their electric bills for years to come.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the World's Most Admired Companies for 2025. This is the eighth consecutive year the company has made the list, ranking as one of the top four gas and electric utilities for the fourth year in a row.

"Delivering safe, reliable and affordable energy to our customers and communities is at the core of everything we do," said Lynn Good, Duke Energy's chair and CEO. "Being recognized by our industry peers, directors and analysts in Fortune's list of World's Most Admired Companies is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our employees who drive innovation and power the communities we serve every day."

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Duke Energy Florida and Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA Florida) announced the organizations signed a joint agreement to continue efforts to protect the state's environmental resources.