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May 26, 2023, 13:41 ET Duke Energy's grid improvements avoid outages, speed restoration for Florida customers ahead of hurricane season

As Florida heads into another hurricane season, Duke Energy Florida is reminding customers about the benefits of its smart, self-healing technology...

May 10, 2023, 14:14 ET Feasibility study: Advanced nuclear technology is a potential option to achieve zero carbon emissions for Purdue University

Purdue University and Duke Energy released an interim report today that describes small modular reactors as one of the most promising emerging...

May 09, 2023, 07:00 ET Duke Energy reports first-quarter 2023 financial results

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has posted its first-quarter 2023 financial results in a news release available on the company's website at the following...

May 08, 2023, 12:07 ET Duke Energy Foundation invests more than $300,000 in workforce development initiatives to strengthen Indiana's talent pipeline

The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding more than $300,000 in shareholder-funded grants to 16 organizations providing job search, education and...

May 08, 2023, 10:00 ET Duke Energy spotlights work of Florida economic development team in bringing new jobs, capital investment to the state during National Economic Development Week

In honor of National Economic Development Week, May 8-12, Duke Energy is highlighting the importance of its economic development program and the...

May 04, 2023, 15:00 ET Duke Energy delivers sustainable value as it responsibly navigates clean energy transition, CEO tells shareholders at annual meeting

In 2022, Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) continued to make significant progress on its strategic goals, managed through headwinds with great agility and...

May 04, 2023, 14:00 ET Duke Energy announces dividend payments to shareholders

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $1.005 per share. This dividend is payable on June 16, 2023,...

May 03, 2023, 11:17 ET Duke Energy Florida's two newest solar sites bring clean energy, local economic benefits to customers and communities

Just three weeks after the company announced the completion of two solar sites in north Florida, Duke Energy has brought online two more solar...

May 03, 2023, 07:25 ET Duke Energy Progress proposes annual adjustment for fuel with Public Service Commission of South Carolina

Duke Energy Progress is seeking to recover costs for the fuel used to generate electricity for South Carolina homes and businesses. If approved by...

May 01, 2023, 10:54 ET 30 Duke Energy Carolinas lineworkers qualify to compete against the best line teams in the world at international event

30 Duke Energy lineworkers have secured spots to compete in the International Lineman's Rodeo this fall after advancing from the Duke Energy...

Apr 27, 2023, 10:15 ET Duke Energy awards more than $125,000 in grants to support economic development in Indiana

Duke Energy is awarding more than $125,000 in grants to 26 local and regional economic development organizations to spur new jobs and investment in...

Apr 27, 2023, 08:15 ET City of Durham, Durham County Government, and Durham Public Schools join Duke Energy's Green Source Advantage program

The City of Durham, Durham County Government, and Durham Public Schools (DPS) are the latest customers to benefit from Duke Energy's Green Source...

Apr 27, 2023, 07:18 ET Duke Energy Progress reaches partial agreement with the North Carolina Public Staff on rate request

Duke Energy Progress and the North Carolina Public Staff have reached a partial settlement on certain items associated with customer rate increases...

Apr 26, 2023, 08:56 ET Duke Energy details clean energy transition in Impact Report

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today released its 17th annual report outlining its approach to sustainability topics. The flagship Impact Report highlights...

Apr 20, 2023, 12:00 ET Duke Energy names Oscar Suris Chief Communications Officer

Duke Energy today named Oscar Suris Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer. Suris is replacing Selim Bingol, who retired from Duke...

Apr 20, 2023, 11:25 ET Duke Energy Florida celebrates Arbor Day with 'Tree Line USA' utility recognition for 17th year in a row

The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Duke Energy Florida for its tree care practices by naming the company a "Tree Line USA" utility for the 17th...

Apr 19, 2023, 09:00 ET Duke Energy to hold annual shareholders meeting online May 4

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) will hold its annual shareholders meeting online on Thursday, May 4, at 1 p.m. ET. Duke Energy Chair, President and CEO Lynn...

Apr 18, 2023, 11:26 ET Duke Energy celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day with $50,000 in grants supporting training programs in South Carolina

For lineworkers, weathering the storm is just another day on the job, a job critical to the building the 21st century infrastructure South Carolina's ...

Apr 13, 2023, 13:01 ET Duke Energy Florida adds 150 megawatts of clean, renewable energy to the grid; completes two new solar sites as part of company's community solar program

Duke Energy today announced the completion of two solar projects in Alachua and Suwannee counties, the latest sites in the company's community solar...

Apr 13, 2023, 09:47 ET National Lineworker Appreciation Day illuminates the people behind the power

For lineworkers, weathering the storm is just another day on the job. On April 18, Duke Energy celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day – an...

Apr 11, 2023, 13:15 ET City of Charlotte and Duke Energy Launch High Energy Use Pilot Program

The City of Charlotte and Duke Energy Carolinas are launching an income-qualified energy efficiency home rehabilitation pilot program. The High...

Apr 11, 2023, 11:47 ET Child care access, affordability focus of new grant program from Duke Energy, Indiana Economic Development Association to address workforce challenges

The Duke Energy Foundation and the Indiana Economic Development Association (IEDA) Foundation today announced the release of a request for proposal...

Apr 10, 2023, 10:22 ET Duke Energy providing $145,000 in grants to support communities affected by storm devastation

The Duke Energy Foundation is giving $120,000 in grants to Indiana non-profit organizations that have responded to the severe damage from the March...

Apr 10, 2023, 09:00 ET Duke Energy to announce first-quarter 2023 financial results on May 9

Duke Energy will post its first-quarter 2023 financial results at 7 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 9 on the company's website at duke-energy.com/investors....

Apr 04, 2023, 06:30 ET Duke Energy prices offering of $1.5 billion of 4.125% convertible senior notes due 2026

Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) ("Duke Energy") announced the pricing of its offering of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.125%...