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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.
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Duke Energy's Green Source Advantage program has gained three significant customers: the City of Durham, Durham County Government, and Durham Public Schools, collectively purchasing nearly 35 MW from a new solar facility. Developed by Pine Gate Renewables, the project aims to power operations with 80% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% by 2050. The facility will offset approximately 50% of the city's and 75% of the county's electricity consumption with clean solar power, avoiding greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to over 61,500 acres of U.S. forests annually. Operational by late 2025, this collaboration signifies a milestone in renewable energy progress for Durham.
Duke Energy Progress has reached a partial settlement regarding customer rate increases with the North Carolina Public Staff, which aims to reduce overall requested revenue requirements and support grid improvement and clean energy initiatives. This settlement addresses several operational items, along with cost recovery of historical capital investments and depreciation for coal plant retirements. The settlement was filed with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) before an upcoming hearing starting on May 1, where unresolved matters such as return on equity and capital structure will be discussed. Duke Energy Progress continues to actively engage with stakeholders to resolve outstanding issues in its rate request.
Duke Energy has launched North Carolina's largest battery system, an 11-MW project located at Camp Lejeune, in conjunction with a 13-MW solar facility. This dual operation not only enhances energy reliability but also optimizes the utilization of renewable resources, contributing to the company’s clean energy transition goals. Duke Energy aims for over 1,600 MW of battery storage by 2029, currently operating around 90 MW of such projects across three states. The battery technology, using lithium iron phosphate chemistry, supports the company’s target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This initiative exemplifies strategic partnerships with military installations for energy security, aligning with broader clean energy investments throughout the company.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) released its 17th annual Impact Report focused on sustainability, emphasizing affordability and reliability for customers. Investments made last year reduced fuel costs, assisting nearly 189,000 customers with over $192 million in energy aid. The company plans to invest $145 billion over the next decade, creating over 20,000 jobs and generating $250 billion in economic output. Duke aims for a 44% reduction in carbon emissions since 2005 and has set interim targets for 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2040. The company's natural gas unit is also focused on reducing emissions. Duke Energy is committed to engaging communities in the energy transition and has made strides in human capital development and environmental justice.
Duke Energy announced the appointment of Oscar Suris as Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, effective mid-May. Suris succeeds Selim Bingol, who retired in March. He will report to Louis Renjel and lead the company's communications strategies to support its clean energy transition.
Suris brings over 20 years of corporate communications experience, including roles at Edelman and Wells Fargo. He has a strong background in media relations, crisis management, and strategic counsel for Fortune 100 companies. Suris, a graduate of the University of Florida, has been recognized in PRWeek's 'Power List' multiple times.
Duke Energy aims for net-zero methane emissions by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with interim targets for significant reductions by 2030, 2035, and 2040.
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Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) will host its annual shareholders meeting online on May 4, 2023, at 1 p.m. ET. CEO Lynn Good will share an overview of the company's 2022 performance and future strategies. Shareholders can participate, vote on proposals, and submit questions, with responses provided during or after the meeting. Access information is available in the proxy statement. Duke Energy serves 8.2 million electric customers across several states, operates 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity, and aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company has received recognition on Fortune's and Forbes' 2023 lists of admired companies and best employers.
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