CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As daylight saving time ends this weekend, it's time to turn back our clocks and lock in energy savings ahead of the winter season.

"Our goal is to help give customers greater control over their energy use and provide them with more options to save money," said Kendal Bowman, president of Duke Energy North Carolina. "With winter around the corner when energy usage typically increases, it's a good time to take advantage of our self-service platforms that help our customers make informed decisions for their household energy use."

GREENVILLE, S.C., Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Carolinas customers in South Carolina will see their electric rates fall starting Nov. 1 as part of an annual adjustment for the cost of fuel used to generate electricity at its power plants. As approved by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC), today's average monthly residential bill will decrease by 12.7%.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has received approval for Green Source Advantage Choice (GSA-C) in North Carolina, a program that provides the opportunity for large business customers to support renewable energy development by supplementing their power usage with 100% renewable, carbon-free generation.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida has completed more than 99% of power restoration in Pasco County, as well as all other counties impacted by Hurricane Milton.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida has completed power restoration for over 95% of customers in Brevard, Citrus, Hernando, Highlands, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties post-Hurricane Milton – meaning the company met, and in many cases exceeded, that estimated time of restoration.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida is continuing with power restoration post-Hurricane Milton. As of 9 a.m. ET today, Sunday, Oct. 13, outages have decreased from over 1 million to approximately 390,000.  

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida is continuing with power restoration in areas impacted by Hurricane Milton. Outages have decreased from over 1 million immediately post-storm to approximately 580,000 as of 12 p.m. ET today, Saturday, Oct. 12.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With 16,000 resources and many crews working throughout the night, Duke Energy Florida is issuing estimated times of restoration for customers impacted by Hurricane Milton. While some customers will have their power restored earlier, the majority who can receive power are expected to be restored by the following days/times:

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- While damage assessment is ongoing, Duke Energy Florida is now beginning power restoration in many areas impacted by Hurricane Milton and will issue estimated times of restoration for all customers later this afternoon. As of 9 a.m. ET, nearly 350,000 outages have been restored, and over 850,000 outages still exist throughout the company's service territory.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Less than 24 hours after Hurricane Milton made landfall, Duke Energy Florida is announcing estimated times of restoration will be issued for all customers impacted by the storm on the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 11.  

"We know Floridians impacted by Hurricane Milton are eager to begin the recovery process," said Todd Fountain, Duke Energy Florida storm director. "We are working tirelessly to assess the damage caused by this storm and confirm estimated times of restoration as soon as possible, so it's our hope that providing this information and communicating regularly with our customers will allow them to plan accordingly."