DUK - Conference and earnings call announcements

AUSTIN, Texas, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AINewsWire Editorial Coverage: Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to software innovation; it is increasingly becoming an energy-intensive phenomenon. As AI systems grow in size and sophistication, the computational requirements needed to train and run them are triggering a sharp rise in electricity consumption, one that is beginning to strain existing infrastructure. Data centers, once considered purely digital enablers, are now among the most power-demanding assets in the global economy. This evolution is prompting governments, utilities and private enterprises alike to reassess a critical constraint: the limiting factor in AI's

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- To strengthen communities across Florida as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $22,500 to five nonprofit organizations through its America250 initiative. The grants are part of a first‑round investment totaling more than $250,000 across the company's six‑state service area. High-impact investments:The Citizens of Gulf County Recovery Team is preserving affordable housing for Gulf County residents. On 10 lots donated by the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners, the organizat

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) will hold its annual shareholders meeting online on Thursday, May 7, at 1 p.m. ET. Duke Energy President and CEO Harry Sideris will provide an overview of the company's 2025 performance and energy modernization progress to meet growing demand and continue delivering value for stakeholders.Shareholders will be able to participate in the online meeting, vote on company proposals and submit questions.Questions will be answered either during the meeting or afterward through a web posting.Information about how sha

The facility in Anderson County builds on decades of partnership and investment in the region; creates thousands of construction jobs and millions of dollars in annual property tax revenueThe state-of-the-art combined cycle plant is first to be approved after enactment of Energy Security Act and will be company's first new generation in the Palmetto State in a decadeConstruction is anticipated to begin in summer 2027 and the facility would serve customers by early 2031GREENVILLE, S.C., March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) has approved plans by Duke Energy to construct new natural gas generation in Anderson County, a project that will help sup

Cisco, United States Cold Storage Inc. and Daimler Truck North America among early participants to advance sustainability goalsCHARLOTTE, N.C., March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Source Advantage Express (GSA Express), Duke Energy's newest clean energy program for large business customers in North Carolina, has surpassed initial enrollment targets, highlighting strong demand for flexible, streamlined access to renewable energy across the state. The voluntary program allows nonresidential customers to subscribe to capacity from new renewable energy facilities on Duke Energy's g

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) will hold its annual shareholders meeting online on Thursday, May 1, at 1 p.m. ET. Duke Energy President and CEO Harry Sideris will provide an overview of the company's 2024 performance and energy modernization progress to meet growing demand and continue delivering value for stakeholders.   Shareholders will be able to participate in the meeting, vote on company and shareholder proposals, and submit questions. Questions will be answered either during the meeting or afterward through a web posting. Informa

Clean Energy Connection subscribers can earn monthly bill credits for solar energy generated by participation, without installing solar panels  CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy has made proposals to the North Carolina Utilities Commission and the Public Service Commission of South Carolina to help customers in both states to receive the benefits of solar energy without the commitment and expense of installing and maintaining rooftop panels. The company's new proposed Clean Energy Connection (CEC) program is designed to allow customers to subscribe to new, utility-owned solar energy facilities, pay a monthly subscription fee and receive a bill credit for solar produc

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 recipients are education foundations, community organizations, state colleges an

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) will hold its annual shareholders meeting online on Thursday, May 9, at 1 p.m. ET. Duke Energy Chair and CEO Lynn Good and President Harry Sideris will provide an overview of the company's 2023 performance and progress on its energy transition. Shareholders will be able to participate in the meeting, vote on company and shareholder proposals, and submit questions. Questions will be answered either during the meeting or afterward through a web posting. Information about how shareholders can access the meetin

Company also filed new proposed energy efficiency programs ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Duke Energy Florida filed for new base rates with the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC). The company stated it would also reduce rates by filing a fuel mid-course adjustment. Additionally, the company requested approval of new cost-effective energy efficiency goals and programs, which will help customers save on energy bills. Base Rates The base rate filing proposes smart investments in innovative technologies to increase efficiency and reduce outages wh

Options will expand on industry-leading efforts to save energy and moneyNew programs will make it easier for many customers to make needed efficiency upgradesGREENVILLE, S.C., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy's utilities in South Carolina are proposing new and enhanced energy efficiency programs to help customers save energy and money, expanding on the companies' industry-leading success in implementing programs that to date have saved more than 3.5 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity and $6.5 billion for customers in the Carolinas. The proposals from Duke Ener

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) will hold its annual shareholders meeting online on Thursday, May 4, at 1 p.m. ET. Duke Energy Chair, President and CEO Lynn Good will provide an overview of the company's 2022 performance and strategy for the future. Shareholders will be able to participate in the meeting, vote on company and shareholder proposals, and submit questions. Questions will be answered either during the meeting or afterward through a web posting. Information about how shareholders can access the meeting online or by phone is ava

40 nonprofits serving communities of color will receive $25,000 grants for general operating funds.CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy today announced the third year of its $1 million grant opportunity through the Duke Energy Foundation for North Carolina nonprofit organizations working for social justice and racial equity. Applications will be reviewed through a competitive grant cycle, and $25,000 grants will be awarded for general operating funds at eligible nonprofits. "For many years, we have supported and partnered with nonprofits across the state

Funding will support workforce development, educational programs statewide, including in Bartholomew, Clark, Clinton, Dearborn, Hamilton, Huntington, Jefferson, Johnson, Lawrence, Monroe, Owen, Putnam, Tippecanoe, Vanderburgh counties.PLAINFIELD, Ind., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding more than $330,000 in shareholder-funded grants to 16 organizations working to create a pipeline of skilled workers prepared to meet Indiana's workforce needs. "Without fail, employers and community leaders I speak to in our service territory list workforce as a

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) will hold its annual shareholders meeting online on Thursday, May 5, at 1 p.m. ET. Duke Energy Chair, President and CEO Lynn Good will provide an overview of the company's 2021 performance and strategy for the future. Shareholders will be able to participate in the meeting, vote on company and shareholder proposals, and submit questions. Questions will be answered either during the meeting or afterward through a web posting. Information about how shareholders can access the meeting online or by phone is ava

PLAINFIELD, Ind., March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation today announced it is awarding more than $300,000 in grants to 24 innovative K-12 education programs serving communities across Indiana. "Our educators and students are facing tremendous challenges teaching and learning as we emerge from the pandemic," said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. "It's more important now than ever before that we support and invest in opportunities for our children in the communities we serve to thrive and reach their full potential." The grants support a wide r

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  (Conservation Florida issued the following news release today.) Conservation Florida, a nonprofit land conservancy, announced that it has received a donation from Duke Energy to provide three opportunities to discover and document Florida's diverse wildlife at public preserves and parks around the state. Conservation Florida's Bioblitzes are immersive events that offer participants guided tours, hands-on activities, and a chance to explore Florida's one-of-a-kind natural areas. These events are intended to be fun, relaxing, and educ

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida has launched an innovative "Bring Your Own Battery" (BYOB) study to test potential enhancements to the energy grid and support the growth of renewable energy in the Sunshine State. The purpose of the study is to learn more about customer use of battery technology and explore opportunities to leverage existing battery energy storage systems to improve grid resiliency. Participants are Duke Energy Florida customers who currently have batteries installed in their homes to provide backup power in case of an ou

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy today announced the recipients of $1 million in grants through the Duke Energy Foundation for North Carolina nonprofits working to advance social justice and racial equity. $25,000 grants will be distributed to 40 organizations across North Carolina. Since 2020, the Duke Energy Foundation has committed more than $8 million to social justice and racial equity organizations, with $7.2 million dedicated to support nonprofits across North Carolina. "As we accelerate North Carolina's clean energy transition, Duke Energy is

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) today issued the following statement by Chair, President and CEO Lynn Good. Good attended today's Cybersecurity Summit at the White House alongside President Biden, several cabinet officials and approximately 30 CEOs from industry and academia. ---- Duke Energy is committed to protecting our operations to mitigate the potential impacts to our customers, communities and employees from a cyber event. Given the nature and potential consequences of these cyber threats, a critical element of that commitment is ou

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy has selected nine properties in eight counties across North Carolina for inclusion in its 2021 Site Readiness Program to enhance the readiness of the sites for business and industrial development. The properties are: Catawba County – Hunsucker Crossing Durham County – Eno Venture Park Guilford County – Brittway II Industrial Site Harnett County – Byrd Site Henderson County – Hudgens Site Jones-Craven County – Weyerhaeuser Property Randolph County – Wall Brothers Property Rowan County – Mid-South Industrial Park Buildi

PLAINFIELD, Ind., June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Duke Energy Foundation grants totaling more than $113,000 will help improve broadband internet access in underserved areas in 15 Indiana counties. The foundation has awarded a grant of $100,000 to the Purdue Center for Regional Development to work with counties to develop "digital inclusion plans" to assess broadband access and needs. The targeted counties will receive $5,000 each to develop the plans. "Whether it was remote work, distance learning, or telehealth, the pandemic reinforced the value of broadband access and highlighted a digital divide between those who have access to the internet and those who do not," said Stan Pinegar, Duke

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As public transit fleets evaluate bus electrification to meet zero-emission goals, costly and lengthy construction timelines can hamper deployment. To meet this need, AMPLY Power is working with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions to expand  fleet electrification offerings, including the first commercially available combination solar canopy and overhead electric vehicle charging solution covered by a power purchase agreement (PPA) leasing and financing model. The field-tested solution, enabled by the patent-pending Pantograph In-Depot Equipment (PIDE) Canopy Mount, allows fleets to reduce the cost of EV charging while leveraging renewable ele

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) will hold its annual shareholders meeting online on Thursday, May 6, at 12:30 p.m. ET. Duke Energy Chair, President and CEO Lynn Good will provide an overview of the company's 2020 performance and strategy for the future. Shareholders will be able to participate in the meeting, vote on company and shareholder proposals, and submit questions. Questions will be answered either during the meeting or afterward through a web posting. Information about how shareholders can access the meeting online or by phone is

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- North Carolina residential and small business customers of Piedmont Natural Gas may soon have the opportunity to participate in a new carbon footprint-reducing, green energy program to offset their personal natural gas usage. Piedmont announced today it has filed with the North Carolina Utilities Commission a request to implement this green program. Under the program, Piedmont customers will have the option to purchase "green" blocks for just $3 each per month, which will be added to their monthly bill. These blocks are comprised of the favorable environmental qualities of renewable natural gas (RNG) and carbon offsets. There will be no limit t

GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) has approved Duke Energy's Green Source Advantage program in South Carolina, enabling the company to expand renewable energy options for customers. View the PSCSC order here.  The Green Source Advantage program builds on similar programs that Duke Energy has offered to large customers since 2014. The program offers large customers the flexibility of selecting and negotiating all price terms directly with a renewable supplier of their choice as well as retaining renewable energy certificates (RECs) generated by the renewable facility. The customer and renewable energy supplier can also agre