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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 Florida (NYSE: DUK) says targeted 2025 infrastructure investments will save customers more than $1 billion through reliability improvements, fuel savings and grid upgrades. The company forecasts the average residential bill will drop by $44 per 1,000 kWh by March 2026 versus January.
Key 2025 actions include completion of three new solar sites (Hernando, Sumter, Madison) that are estimated to save $750 million in displaced fuel costs, major power-plant upgrades yielding over $350 million in fuel savings and an average $10 monthly bill reduction, storm hardening with >2,000 poles replaced, and expanded self-healing tech that prevented >215,000 outage hours.
Duke Energy Florida (NYSE: DUK) reported that employees and the Duke Energy Foundation contributed more than $1 million to Florida communities in 2025. From January through November, employees donated $293,000, volunteered nearly 11,000 hours (valued at >$380,000), and received Foundation matches totaling $387,000. Additional Foundation investments included $300,000 for climate resiliency, $789,000 for colleges and universities, $163,000 for emergency preparedness, and $125,000 to combat food insecurity.
The release also restates Duke Energy Florida's scale: 12,300 MW of capacity serving 2 million customers across a 13,000‑square‑mile service area in Florida.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) expanded local aid in South Carolina to help customers stay safe, warm and connected during cold weather. In 2025 the company, its foundation, customers and employees contributed $670,000 in South Carolina through the Share the Light Fund, and since 2022 more than $11 million has gone to nonprofit partners nationwide.
In 2025 Duke Energy awarded $125,000 in microgrants to help households become eligible for weatherization and increased incentives and eligibility for several South Carolina energy efficiency and demand response programs.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) and partners expanded holiday-season assistance to help customers stay safe, warm and connected on Dec. 17, 2025.
Key facts: the Share the Light Fund collected $6.4 million from Duke Energy, its foundation, customers and employees this year; the Duke Energy Foundation contributed over one‑third of that total, including an extra $400,000 invested in summer heat relief; and since 2022 total contributions exceed $11 million to local nonprofit partners. The company directs customers to a Payment Assistance Finder and accepts one‑time or recurring donations to the fund.
Piedmont Natural Gas (NYSE: DUK) urged customers on Dec. 12, 2025 to use energy-saving tips, online tools and assistance programs ahead of a predicted cold snap across the Southeast.
Key recommendations include thermostat setbacks, smart thermostats, regular filter changes, sealing ducts and home air leaks, insulating, and setting water heaters to 120°F. Customers can view monthly gas usage history, use an Energy Advisor tool and appliance cost calculators on the company website.
Piedmont promoted its free Equal Payment Plan (EPP) to level monthly bills and listed assistance options including Share the Warmth and LIHEAP, with state-specific guidance available on piedmontng.com.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) urged customers on Dec. 12, 2025 to take immediate steps to cut energy use and lower bills as frigid temperatures arrive next week. The company highlighted simple actions—thermostat setback, sealing leaks, changing filters, using sun gain and reversing ceiling fans—to reduce heating costs.
Customer programs include free home energy assessments, Smart $aver rebates, Power Manager/EnergyWise bill credits, and income-qualified weatherization. Duke said participants in its efficiency programs have saved more than $1 billion since 2019. Visit duke-energy.com/SeasonalSavings for details.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) announced multiple Finance leadership changes effective Jan. 1, 2026 and March 1, 2026.
Cindy Lee will retire after 24 years, stepping down as senior vice president, chief accounting officer and controller on March 1, 2026, and serving as strategic advisor through Dec. 31, 2026. Abby Motsinger, currently vice president, investor relations, will become chief accounting officer and controller on March 1, 2026. Mike Callahan will move to senior vice president, financial planning & analysis on Jan. 1, 2026. Nick Giaimo will become senior vice president, treasurer and chief risk officer on Jan. 1, 2026. Mike Switzer will become vice president, investor relations on March 1, 2026 while retaining corporate development responsibilities. All four will continue reporting to CFO Brian Savoy.
The release notes Duke Energy serves 8.6 million electric customers and owns 55,100 MW of capacity.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) announced on Dec 11, 2025 that the Duke Energy Foundation will provide $500,000 in grants to support North Carolina small businesses.
Twenty nonprofit organizations will each receive $25,000 to distribute awards of up to $5,000 to individual businesses for renovations, equipment, inventory or other business needs. The Foundation has provided over $2.4 million to small business support initiatives since 2020 and is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) reaffirmed participation in a U.S. Department of Energy cost-share effort that supports deployment of GE Vernova Hitachi's BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR) technology. The DOE announced a $400 million grant to Tennessee Valley Authority to accelerate BWRX-300 deployment. Duke said its collaboration with TVA and GE Vernova Hitachi advances its new nuclear strategy, could strengthen grid reliability, and aligns with plans to submit an early site permit for potential SMR deployment at Belews Creek in North Carolina by year-end 2025.
The release emphasizes public-private partnerships to reduce costs and risks while supporting Duke Energy's long-term goal of reliable, affordable, carbon-free generation.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) and the Duke Energy Foundation announced nearly $275,000 in surprise 'surcee' microgrants across South Carolina on Dec. 2, 2025 as part of a monthlong campaign that provided more than $600,000 to 60+ organizations fighting hunger.
Grants will support senior mobile meal programs, weekend backpack initiatives, food pantries, veteran programs and other local feeding efforts. Since 2021, the company and foundation have contributed over $2.6 million to similar partners. Resources and search tools are available at SC211.org and via text: "FOOD" to 211211.