ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Duke Energy Foundation announced an additional $350,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations as part of its ongoing response to Hurricane Milton, disaster preparedness and relief. It has been more than a month since Milton made landfall as a major Category 3 storm on Oct. 9, and the company remains committed to communities as they rebuild.
MOUNT HOLLY, N.C., Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy has commissioned its new Duke Energy + Electrada Fleet Mobility Microgrid in Mount Holly, a first-of-its-kind electrification center for commercial and public electric fleet vehicles. The project is the first of its kind in the country to offer a zero-emission, carbon-free microgrid option for fleet charging.
PLAINFIELD, Ind., Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation and the Indiana Economic Development Association Foundation are committing $150,000 in grant funding to support organizations and projects focused on improving access to affordable child care in Indiana communities.
The new round of grants follows more than $100,000 in funding awarded through the foundations last year to five organizations in Indiana working to close the child care gap in new and innovative ways.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Duke Energy Foundation announced $285,000 in grants to support the environmental vitality and resiliency of communities across Florida. Ten environmentally focused organizations will receive funding to continue Duke Energy's investment in the state's natural resources.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With more homes and businesses using natural gas for heat during the fall and winter months, Piedmont Natural Gas is encouraging customers and communities to learn the signs of a natural gas leak.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- While Florida grappled with back-to-back hurricanes this fall, Duke Energy's year-round grid-strengthening work and advanced technology helped to reduce outage impacts for customers, enabling swift restorations.
GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Every community in South Carolina is home to families who face hunger. The statistics are startling – nearly 700,000 of our friends and neighbors lack consistent access to high-quality meals. That's 1 in 8 people facing hunger in our state every day, and 1 in 6 of those are children.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has posted its third-quarter 2024 financial results in a news release available on the company's website at the following link: duke-energy.com/investors.
Lynn Good, chair and chief executive officer, Harry Sideris, president, and Brian Savoy, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss the company's financial results and other business and financial updates during an investor presentation at 10 a.m. ET today.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Florida Public Service Commission approved Duke Energy Florida's request 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, as well as other clause adjustments.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy issued the following statement in response to yesterday's order by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) on its Carolinas Resource Plan.
BackgroundOn Aug. 17, 2023, Duke Energy filed its proposed Carolinas Resource Plan with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC), two days after filing the same plan with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC). The Carolinas Resource Plan is Duke Energy's proposed road map for its dual-state system serving North Carolina and South Carolina – delivering a path to cleaner energy without compromising grid reliability, competitive rates or the energy demands of a growing region.
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.
Editor's note: Visit the Duke Energy News Center for downloadable B-roll and high-resolution images.
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.
Editor's note: Visit the Duke Energy News Center for downloadable B-roll and high-resolution images.
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.
Editor's note: Visit the Duke Energy News Center for downloadable B-roll and high-resolution images.
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.
Editor's note: Visit the Duke Energy News Center for downloadable B-roll and high-resolution images.
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.
Editor's note: Visit the Duke Energy News Center for downloadable B-roll and high-resolution images.
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."
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