Filed today for approval with state and federal regulators, operating as one utility could save customers even more than the $1 billion in cost savings already achieved since 2012If approved, no bill or service changes would occur to retail rates before 2027 due to the combination

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Duke Energy asked state and federal regulators for permission to combine its two electric utilities in the Carolinas. Planned for years, the combination is projected to result in billions of dollars in customer savings.

Aug. 11 is National Safe Digging Day, recognizing the importance of having underground utility lines marked prior to digging or excavatingDuke Energy reported damage to underground electric and natural gas lines more than 5,000 times this year Video here: Learn how the 811 process works

CINCINNATI, Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aug. 11 is National Safe Digging Day (also known as 811 Day), and Duke Energy Ohio/Kentucky is advising customers and excavators to call 811 at least three business days before beginning any outdoor project that involves digging.

Transaction expected to close Q1 2026 Proceeds help efficiently fund Duke Energy's $83 billion five-year capital plan

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced it reached an agreement to sell its Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee local distribution company business for $2.48 billion in cash to Spire Inc. ("Spire") – one of the largest publicly traded natural gas companies in the country.

Energy-saving tools and tips are available to help customersB-roll of energy-saving tips to beat the heat available here

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With portions of the Carolinas expecting to see near record temperatures this week and heat alerts issued for most of the eastern United States, Duke Energy has tips to help you take control of your energy use while keeping you and your family comfortable.

PLAINFIELD, Ind., July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is monitoring forecasts and preparing for potential severe weather, including strong thunderstorms and damaging winds, that may bring widespread outages to its Indiana service territory this weekend.

"A critical part of being safe in severe weather is being prepared," said Clint Carnahan, general manager of emergency preparedness at Duke Energy. "We do regular storm planning throughout the year, and we want our customers to be prepared as well so they can react quickly during a storm."

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $1.065 per share, an increase of $0.02. This dividend is payable on Sept. 16, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Aug. 15, 2025.

The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend on its Series A preferred stock of $359.375 per share payable on Sept. 16, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Aug. 15, 2025. This is equivalent to $0.359375 per depositary share.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy will post its second-quarter 2025 financial results at 7 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 5, on the company's website at duke-energy.com/investors.

An earnings conference call for analysts is scheduled at 10 a.m. ET that day to discuss the second-quarter 2025 results and other business and financial updates.

The conference call will be hosted by Harry Sideris, president and chief executive officer, and Brian Savoy, executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Recent investments have strengthened the grid and reduced outages for customersThe electric utility serves nearly 680,000 customers in the Upstate region and along the I-77 corridor south of Charlotte

GREENVILLE, S.C., July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Carolinas today asked South Carolina regulators to perform a public review of the company's current rates.

The company last requested a review of base rates for customers in early 2024. Since then, the company has made investments in the things our nearly 680,000 retail electric customers expect from us: upgrades to strengthen the grid, improve reliability and storm resilience, and maintain and upgrade our generation fleet.Duke Energy Carolinas provides retail electric service to customers in the following counties in South Carolina: Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Kershaw, Lancaster, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union and York.

Duke Energy sets preliminary new combined utility system summer usage record; 35,269 MWh on June 24, 2025.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As summer's first heat wave brought triple-digit temperatures to parts of North Carolina and South Carolina this week, Duke Energy thanks customers for conserving energy during periods of peak demand.

"We appreciate our customers' support this week to reduce their electricity use during the hottest parts of the day," said Ben Harrison, Duke Energy vice president of grid operations – planning and operations. "We understand it can be inconvenient, but those actions made a significant difference for all. I am also grateful for our crews and grid and plant operators that managed through this event."

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As high temperatures increase, Duke Energy is urging customers in the Carolinas to reduce their energy use during periods of peak demand today, June 23 from 3-8 p.m. to help lessen the energy demand on the power grid and reduce the potential of isolated power outages.

As we continue to manage available power supplies, protect the grid and maintain normal operations, here are some simple ways customers can help: