Duke Energy

Two renewable natural gas facilities now operating in Upper Piedmont, Foothills landfills

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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The Foothills Renewables Project in Caldwell County, NC, and the Upper Piedmont Renewables Project in Person County, NC, convert landfill gas from Republic Services' landfills into RNG.

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  • The Foothills Renewables Project in Caldwell County, NC, and the Upper Piedmont Renewables Project in Person County, NC, convert landfill gas from Republic Services' landfills into RNG.
  • They make a meaningful positive environmental impact, taking a natural byproduct of waste and converting it into renewable fuel.
  • "We're excited for the Foothills and Upper Piedmont projects to join our growing portfolio of renewable natural gas investments," said Sasha Weintraub, Duke Energy senior vice president and president of Duke Energy's natural gas business unit.
  • "Through our partnership, these projects will allow us to convert landfill gas into a low-carbon fuel source that reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Duke Energy kicks off monthlong campaign providing nearly $400,000 to help fight hunger in South Carolina this holiday season

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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"That's why it's important for Duke Energy to support the organizations who do the great work to fight hunger across our state," said Mike Callahan, Duke Energy's South Carolina state president.

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  • "That's why it's important for Duke Energy to support the organizations who do the great work to fight hunger across our state," said Mike Callahan, Duke Energy's South Carolina state president.
  • Beginning today, Duke Energy will kick off a monthlong campaign to support organizations in South Carolina that address food insecurities and inequities across the state.
  • Additionally, the Duke Energy Foundation will contribute $100,000 to FoodShare South Carolina organizations across the company's service territory, including $35,000 to Mill Village Farms.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

Duke Energy announces plans to build and operate the nation's first system capable of producing, storing and combusting 100% green hydrogen in a combustion turbine in Florida

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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"Duke Energy anticipates hydrogen could play a major role in our clean energy future," said Regis Repko, senior vice president of generation and transmission strategy for Duke Energy.

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  • "Duke Energy anticipates hydrogen could play a major role in our clean energy future," said Regis Repko, senior vice president of generation and transmission strategy for Duke Energy.
  • It is a clean energy also capable of long-duration storage, which would help Duke Energy ensure grid reliability as we continue adding more renewable energy sources to our system."
  • Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 10,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 1.9 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

Duke Energy Renewables Rebrands as Deriva Energy under Brookfield Ownership

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deriva Energy, a leading operator and developer of clean power projects in the United States, made its debut today.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deriva Energy, a leading operator and developer of clean power projects in the United States, made its debut today.
  • Deriva is the new name for Duke Energy's unregulated commercial renewables business, which was acquired by Brookfield in a transaction announced on June 12, 2023, and completed on October 25, 2023.
  • Deriva Energy, a leading operator and developer of clean power projects in the United States, made its debut today.
  • Chris Fallon, President of Deriva Energy, said: "Today is a significant milestone for our business and opens an exciting new chapter in our history.

Duke Energy's 2023 Site Readiness Program helps prepare business, industrial sites in an effort to spark economic growth in Florida

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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"Our communities depend on economic growth," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president.

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  • "Our communities depend on economic growth," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president.
  • From 2005-2022, the Site Readiness Program has evaluated 28 sites in Florida.
  • The 2023 Site Readiness Program locations include:
    "One of the most important priorities of our North Florida region is to develop an inventory of highly competitive sites to market for economic development," said Jeff Hendry, North Florida Economic Development Partnership executive director.
  • "Duke Energy's Site Readiness Program provides robust investment through financial resources, technical assistance and invaluable expertise.

Bulbs.com, the business lighting experts announces another Utility Rebate Partnership

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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BOSTON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bulbs.com, the online authority in LED Lighting continues to expand its rebate distribution partnerships with utility companies across the United States.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bulbs.com, the online authority in LED Lighting continues to expand its rebate distribution partnerships with utility companies across the United States.
  • Bulbs.com announces its newly approved distributor partnership with Consumers Energy in Michigan.
  • In fact no other e-commerce lighting distributor works with as many utility companies across as many states as Bulbs.com.
  • Eligible commercial and industrial customers can now receive instant rebates on their LED lighting purchases from 30+ utility companies across the following states:

Duke Energy line technique, talent shine bright as lineworkers capture four awards at International Lineman's Rodeo

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Approximately 1,300 competitors from across the globe competed at this year's International Rodeo, including 60 Duke Energy participants who were selected by winning top honors in regional Duke Energy Lineman's Rodeo events across the company's service areas earlier this year.

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  • Approximately 1,300 competitors from across the globe competed at this year's International Rodeo, including 60 Duke Energy participants who were selected by winning top honors in regional Duke Energy Lineman's Rodeo events across the company's service areas earlier this year.
  • The International Lineman's Rodeo – now in its 39th year – features competition events including "hurt-man rescues," power line repairs and utility pole climbs.
  • Graduates of lineworker training programs at local community colleges are ideal candidates for roles at Duke Energy," said Batson.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

Duke Energy Florida, One Tree Planted collaboration encourages customers to support clean energy, restoration efforts through company's community solar program

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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For every residential customer that signs up for Duke Energy Florida's community solar program, the company will plant a tree

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  • For every residential customer that signs up for Duke Energy Florida's community solar program, the company will plant a tree
    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to a recent collaboration between Duke Energy Florida and One Tree Planted, customers who subscribe to the company's community solar program, Clean Energy Connection , will have the opportunity to support clean energy and contribute to restoration efforts at one of Florida's most-treasured state forests.
  • Through the program, Duke Energy Florida customers can subscribe to solar power and earn credits toward their electricity bills without the commitment of installing or maintaining rooftop panels.
  • "At Duke Energy Florida, we are committed to delivering a cleaner, brighter energy future for our customers, communities and the environment," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president.
  • Customers subscribe to a portion of solar energy from the company's Clean Energy Connection solar portfolio.

Duke Energy to announce third-quarter 2023 financial results on Nov. 2

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy will post its third-quarter 2023 financial results at 7 a.m.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy will post its third-quarter 2023 financial results at 7 a.m.
  • ET that day to discuss the third-quarter 2023 financial results and other business and financial updates.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.
  • Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2023 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "World's Best Employers" list.

Train your nose: Piedmont Natural Gas shares how to recognize a natural gas leak

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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As part of this campaign, Piedmont is sharing how to recognize a natural gas leak and how to react if one is suspected.

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  • As part of this campaign, Piedmont is sharing how to recognize a natural gas leak and how to react if one is suspected.
  • The odor makes natural gas easy to detect and can alert the public of a natural gas leak to help avoid a potentially dangerous situation.
  • "Training your nose to identify the rotten-egg odor of mercaptan is the best way to detect a natural gas leak," said Sasha Weintraub, senior vice president and president of Piedmont Natural Gas.
  • A natural gas detector will sound an alarm if levels of natural gas in the area indicate a leak.