Piedmont Natural Gas

Mayors in the Carolinas, Tennessee proclaim Dec. 12 'Share the Warmth Day'

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To encourage the act of giving and sharing warmth with neighbors, the mayors of Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro and Wilmington, N.C.; Greenville, S.C.; and Nashville, Tenn., have proclaimed Dec. 12, 2022, as "Share the Warmth Day" in their respective cities.

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  • "Since Share the Warmth began in 2003, the goal has been to help keep our neighbors warm," said Sasha Weintraub, senior vice president and president of Piedmont Natural Gas.
  • "We've designated Dec. 12, or 12/12, as 'Share the Warmth Day' to remind customers of the huge difference they can make in the lives of our neighbors in need for no more than $12 a year.
  • When they join our Round Up program, Piedmont rounds up their monthly natural gas bill to the next dollar, and the difference is contributed to Share the Warmth.
  • Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.

J.D. Power ranks Piedmont Natural Gas No. 1 in customer satisfaction in South Large Segment

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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1 spot in customer satisfaction with residential natural gas service in the South among large utilities, according to the J.D.

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  • 1 spot in customer satisfaction with residential natural gas service in the South among large utilities, according to the J.D.
  • This is the first time Piedmont Natural Gas has received the No.1 ranking, topping six other utilities in the South Large segment.
  • "Earning top honors in customer satisfaction demonstrates our strategy to put customers first," said Sasha Weintraub, senior vice president and president of Piedmont Natural Gas.
  • Piedmont Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, distributes natural gas to more than 1.1 million residential, commercial, industrial and power generation customers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Piedmont Natural Gas offers ways to help lower natural gas bill this winter

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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Piedmont estimates that its average residential customer's monthly natural gas bill will increase by approximately $30 to $35 per month over the upcoming winter period.

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  • Piedmont estimates that its average residential customer's monthly natural gas bill will increase by approximately $30 to $35 per month over the upcoming winter period.
  • Piedmont estimates that its average residential customer's monthly natural gas bill will increase by approximately$30 to $35per month during the upcoming winter period.
  • As a natural gas distributor, Piedmont purchases natural gas at the best possible price, which is the same price it charges customers.
  • Piedmont Natural Gas also offers a variety of energy-saving tools to help customers and our communities identify ways to save money and energy all year long.

Piedmont Natural Gas reminds communities if they "smell natural gas, get out fast!"

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Monday, October 10, 2022
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In recognition of National Fire Prevention week, Piedmont Natural Gas is educating communities on how to recognize a natural gas leak and what to do if one is suspected

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  • In recognition of National Fire Prevention week, Piedmont Natural Gas is educating communities on how to recognize a natural gas leak and what to do if one is suspected
    An odorant called mercaptan is injected into natural gas, giving it a distinctive smell so it is easy to detect, to help keep customers and communities safe
    CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Natural Gas is reminding communities that if you or someone you know smells natural gas, get out fast!
  • The odor makes natural gas easy to detect and can alert the public of a natural gas leak and help avoid a potentially dangerous situation.
  • If a natural gas odor is detected, follow these steps:
    Call Piedmont at 800.752.7504 or call 911 from a neighbor's house or somewhere away from the smell of natural gas.
  • For additional information about natural gas safety, visit the Piedmont Natural Gas website .

Piedmont Natural Gas introduces carbon-reducing program for North Carolina customers

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Residential and commercial Piedmont Natural Gas customers in North Carolina now can reduce the impact of their own natural gas usage by participating in GreenEdge a voluntary program allowing customers to purchase green "blocks" from Piedmont and then claim the associated environmental benefits.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Residential and commercial Piedmont Natural Gas customers in North Carolina now can reduce the impact of their own natural gas usage by participating in GreenEdge a voluntary program allowing customers to purchase green "blocks" from Piedmont and then claim the associated environmental benefits.
  • Each $3 block represents the environmental attributes of renewable natural gas and carbon offsets and is equivalent to 12.5 therms of natural gas usage.
  • Piedmont Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, distributes natural gas to more than 1.1 million residential, commercial, industrial and power generation customers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
  • Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.

Piedmont Natural Gas opens compressed natural gas fueling station in Wilmington, N.C.

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Natural Gas today announced the opening of a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in Wilmington, N.C.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Natural Gas today announced the opening of a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in Wilmington, N.C.
  • For resiliency, a natural gas backup generator is on-site to help ensure reliability during hurricanes and severe weather.
  • "Compressed natural gas offers several advantages to traditional fuels, from fuel-cost savings to helping reduce vehicles' carbon footprints," said Phillip Grigsby, senior vice president of ventures and business development at Piedmont Natural Gas.
  • Piedmont Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, distributes natural gas to more than 1.1 million residential, commercial, industrial and power generation customers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Duke Energy announces investment in two new renewable natural gas projects in North Carolina

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced its investment in two projects to convert landfill gas from two North Carolina landfills into renewable natural gas (RNG).

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced its investment in two projects to convert landfill gas from two North Carolina landfills into renewable natural gas (RNG).
  • Renewable natural gas is derived from the methane contained in landfill gas resulting from the breakdown of organic waste, which is processed to remove contaminants in order to meet natural gas pipeline quality standards.
  • The combined 1 million Dth is equivalent to the average annual natural gas usage of nearly 17,000 residential customers in North Carolina.
  • Not only will these projects bring more renewable natural gas into the market, they'll also enhance sustainability in North Carolina, ultimately benefitting both the environment and energy customers," Grigsby said.

Piedmont Natural Gas seeks approval to reduce customer billing rates in the Carolinas

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Piedmont Natural Gas late last week filed requests with the utilities commissions in North Carolina and South Carolina to reduce customer billing rates due to a decrease in the market cost of natural gas.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Piedmont Natural Gas late last week filed requests with the utilities commissions in North Carolina and South Carolina to reduce customer billing rates due to a decrease in the market cost of natural gas.
  • "With so many factors impacting the global market price of natural gas, it's difficult to predict what rates will be in the coming months," said Sasha Weintraub, Piedmont Natural Gas senior vice president.
  • Earlier this year Piedmont increased rates, citing dramatic surges in the global market cost of natural gas.
  • The EPP program levels out a customer's natural gas bills, allowing them to pay a predictable, equal monthly amount to help avoid billing surprises.

Piedmont Natural Gas connects customers to utility assistance; provides energy-saving tips

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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In addition, Piedmont customers can learn more about how community agencies can help by visiting our website .

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  • In addition, Piedmont customers can learn more about how community agencies can help by visiting our website .
  • Customers should contact Piedmont Natural Gas at 800.752.7504 to discuss options available to them.
  • Piedmont Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, is an energy services company whose principal business is the distribution of natural gas to more than 1 million residential, commercial and industrial customers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
  • Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.

Piedmont Natural Gas purchases compressed natural gas fueling station in Greer, S.C.

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Friday, July 23, 2021
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Piedmont Natural Gas today announced its purchase of a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in Greer, S.C., from St. Louis-based Spire CNG Inc.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Piedmont Natural Gas today announced its purchase of a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in Greer, S.C., from St. Louis-based Spire CNG Inc.
  • The facility is Piedmont's 12th CNG fueling station in the company's three-state service territory and its fourth in South Carolina.
  • "Compressed natural gas offers several advantages to traditional fuels, from fuel-cost savings to helping reduce vehicles' carbon footprints," said Philip Grigsby, senior vice president of ventures and business development at Piedmont Natural Gas.
  • To learn more about Piedmont's network of CNG fueling stations, natural gas vehicles and their benefits, visit piedmontng.com/vehiclesandfueling .