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Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) generates a steady stream of news as a Fortune 150 energy holding company with major regulated electric and natural gas utilities. This page aggregates coverage of Duke Energy’s announcements, allowing readers to follow developments affecting its multi-state operations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, as well as its natural gas utilities in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.
News about Duke Energy frequently highlights investments in electric grid upgrades, cleaner generation and customer affordability. Recent company communications describe targeted infrastructure projects in Florida that expand solar capacity, upgrade natural gas power plants, harden the grid against storms and deploy self-healing technology, with reported savings of more than $1 billion in energy costs for customers. Other updates detail changes to storm cost recovery charges and bill impacts in response to hurricanes and regulatory decisions in the Carolinas and Florida.
Investors and observers can also track Duke Energy’s progress on the energy transition through news on nuclear and advanced technologies. Examples include the DeBary Hydrogen Production Storage System in Florida, capable of producing, storing and using green hydrogen, and large battery energy storage systems at former coal plant sites in the Carolinas. Regulatory and financial news items cover rate cases, performance-based regulation proposals, production tax credit mechanisms, and scheduled earnings releases and conference calls.
Community and philanthropic initiatives are another recurring news theme, such as America250 grants from the Duke Energy Foundation and employee-driven community investments. By following Duke Energy news, readers can monitor operational decisions, regulatory outcomes, infrastructure projects, customer programs and community support efforts that shape the company’s role in the U.S. utilities sector.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) was named one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies for 2026, ranking No. 3 among 15 electric and gas utilities (up from No. 4) and marking its ninth consecutive year on the list. The recognition cites improved industry rankings across most reputation attributes.
Key metrics in the announcement include avoiding 2.2 million customer outages in 2025, saving 5.2 million outage hours, nearly 75% customer coverage with self-healing grid tech, philanthropic investments of $34.2 million since 2016, and plans to add 13 GW and invest $35 billion in grid modernization over five years.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) is awarding $500,000 through the Duke Energy Foundation to North Carolina community colleges to strengthen the energy workforce pipeline. Eligible colleges may apply for $25,000 grants (up to 20 awards) to expand high-demand craft and technical programs. Applications open through Feb. 25, 2026.
The Foundation has invested more than $6 million in North Carolina workforce development over five years and provides over $30 million annually in philanthropic support.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) thanked Carolinas customers for conserving electricity during an extreme cold morning on Feb. 2, 2026, saying reduced demand helped ease strain on the grid and supported reliable service.
The company confirmed teams are working to maintain service, encouraged continued conservation, and listed bill-assistance programs and tools for customers.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) thanked Florida customers for conserving electricity during an unusually cold Monday morning on Feb. 2, 2026, saying reduced usage helped lessen strain on the grid and supported reliable service.
The company said its teams remain ready and highlighted Duke Energy Florida's 12,300 MW capacity serving 2 million customers across a 13,000‑square‑mile area, plus companywide metrics of 8.6 million electric customers and 55,100 MW capacity. It listed bill‑management tools, assistance programs and energy‑saving tips for customers.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) asked Florida customers to voluntarily reduce electricity use from 5 to 9 a.m. EST on Feb. 2, 2026 due to extremely cold temperatures driving unusually high demand.
Recommended actions include lowering thermostats, avoiding major appliances during the window, turning off unused devices, and charging EVs midday. Duke Energy Florida serves about 2 million customers and owns 12,300 MW of capacity.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) urged Carolinas customers to voluntarily reduce energy use from 4–10 a.m. on Feb. 2, 2026 as extremely cold temperatures (10–20°F below normal) are driving unusually high demand across the East Coast. Customers were asked to lower thermostats, avoid major appliance use, turn off unused devices, and shift EV charging to midday.
The company said it is maximizing generation, purchasing power and working with large customers on demand response to reduce risk of temporary outages while maintaining reliability.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) warns customers across the Carolinas to prepare for a weekend winter storm bringing snow, high winds and bitter cold beginning Jan. 30, 2026. High wind gusts pose the greatest risk to the grid; crews cannot perform elevated work when winds reach 30 mph.
Customers should charge devices, update the Duke Energy app and account info, sign up for outage alerts, and report outages at 800.POWERON or duke-energy.com/OutageMap. The company serves 8.6 million electric and 1.7 million gas customers and owns 55,100 MW of capacity.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) warns Florida customers of an unusually cold spell this weekend, potentially 20–25 degrees below average and the coldest in nearly a decade.
The company urges customers to reduce bills by enrolling in programs such as EnergyWise Home (up to $141 annual credits), the Time-of-Use Rate, and Usage Alerts, and offers practical efficiency tips. Duke Energy Florida supplies 12,300 MW to 2 million customers across 13,000 square miles; Duke Energy collectively owns 54,800 MW and serves 8.4 million electric customers.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) warns that an unusually long cold stretch in the Carolinas — about 10–20°F below normal and several days at or below freezing — is pushing home heating use and bills higher. The company outlines energy-saving tips, smart-thermostat credits, time-of-use options and multiple payment assistance resources to help customers manage costs during the cold period.
Key customer programs include a $150 initial smart-thermostat bill credit plus $50 annually, a Flex Savings time-of-use rate, pick-your-due-date and installment plans; resources and assistance are available at duke-energy.com/WinterEnergySavings.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) crews repaired equipment and restored power to 131,059 Carolinas customers as of 2 p.m. ET on Jan. 26, 2026, while about 21,976 customers remained without power.
Most outages are expected to be restored the same day, though some hard‑hit areas along the Blue Ridge Escarpment (Hendersonville, Travelers Rest, Clemson) may not be restored until Tuesday due to road and equipment damage. Duke serves about 4.7 million electric customers in the Carolinas and offered energy‑saving tips as colder‑than‑normal weather increases heating use.
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