Fast-moving tropical storm could bring heavy rain and gusty winds to parts of the Carolinas More than 10,000 lineworkers, tree trimmers and other storm workers will be ready to assess damage and respond as soon as conditions are safe Grid improvements, new self-healing technology aim to reduce outages CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is asking its customers in the Carolinas to ready themselves and their family members for Tropical Storm Helene, which is likely to impact the region ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida is readying 8,000 workers to respond to Tropical Storm Helene. As the storm approaches, these skilled individuals are being strategically placed across the state, enabling them to respond as quickly as possible to widespread power outages that are expected as a result of strong winds and heavy rainfall. The company is also sending crews from Duke Energy's Midwest operations in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. Responders include power line t ...

文章核心观点 - 公司正在扩展其现有的免费居家评估计划,并为客户提供新的虚拟、电话和网络选择 [1][2][3] - 通过提高能源使用效率,帮助客户节省能源和金钱 [1][2][3] - 新的评估方式包括虚拟、电话和在线评估,以提高计划的可及性 [2][3] 根据相关目录分别进行总结 新的评估方式 - 虚拟评估:客户可以使用手机摄像头进行虚拟家居巡视,并与专业能源顾问进行免费评估 [2] - 电话评估:能源顾问将通过电话进行能源评估,并回答客户的任何问题 [2] - 在线评估:客户可以进行自主的在线能源评估,获得定制的节省建议 [2][3] 评估内容和结果 - 评估专家将分析客户的总体家庭能源使用情况,并检查其电器和供暖/制冷系统的效率 [2][3] - 根据收集的信息,专家将为客户提供一份详细报告,列出可采取的提高效率和降低能源账单的措施 [3] - 客户还将收到一个免费的节能套件,包括浴室节水器、防风条、热水管绝缘等可自行安装的节能产品 [3] 计划适用范围 - 该计划适用于拥有电热水器、电加热或中央空调的独立住宅、公寓、联排别墅或移动房屋的Duke Energy客户 [3]

18 Florida-based organizations receive significant investments to support new programming, sustainability and resiliency initiatives, direct scholarships for students at all educational levels to support Florida's growing workforce ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation has announced $740,000 in grants to support 18 education-based organizations to continue Duke Energy Florida's investment in education and future workforce needs statewide. This year's grant recipient ...

Agreement supports significant investments for safety, reliability, customer growth Request included rate reductions for natural gas costs and income tax payment credits passed to customers CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Natural Gas has reached a comprehensive agreement with consumer and industrial groups in North Carolina related to its rate review request, filed in April of this year. Piedmont plans to implement the increase in November 2024. Piedmont also requested concurrent ra ...

Advanced tools, customized training and life-saving equipment boost community safety and resiliency during ongoing storm season and beyond CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Just as Duke Energy makes extensive preparations ahead of severe weather and other emergencies, Duke Energy Foundation is committed to helping ensure its communities are well prepared before disaster strikes. During the past five years, Duke Energy Foundation has invested over $19.5 million in emergency preparedness and res ...

Grid improvements producing record-breaking reliability ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy's year-round grid-strengthening work and advanced technology help keep Florida communities resilient and better protected against disasters such as hurricanes. "Regardless of when and where the next storm strikes," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president, "Duke Energy is ready, and we encourage our customers to take this time to reassess and communicate their emergency re ...

If approved, a 1,000 kWh residential customer bill will decrease by $9.77 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida requested 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. The company plans to decrease Florida residential rates by approximately 6%, while making grid improvements to enhance reliability, security and resilience in 2025 and beyond. Rates fo ...

Grants will support 15 economic development organizations working to attract businesses to the state ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation is investing $200,000 in grants to support 15 economic development organizations working to attract business to the state and bolster Florida's vibrant economy. "Companies often consider establishing, expanding or relocating their operations to Florida because of the state's economic strength," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Flo ...

Falling fuel prices result in lower customer rates Bill for typical residential customer will be 23% below national average CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Carolinas customers in North Carolina will see their electric rates fall starting Jan. 1 as part of an annual adjustment for the cost of fuel used to generate electricity at its power plants. A typical residential customer in North Carolina using 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month will see an overall decrease of $5.17, or abo ...