Public Service Commission of South Carolina Approves Settlement in Duke Energy Carolinas Request to Raise General Rates
January 20, 2010First increase since 1991 raises general rates by $74.1 million, or 5.2 percent; Outcome balances the company’s need to adjust rates while being sensitive to challenges facing customers during tough…
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Duke Energy Appoints New Executive to Lead Wind Power Development
January 17, 2010Duke Energy Appoints New Executive to Lead Wind Power Development CHARLOTTE, NC – January 15, 2010 – Duke Energy Generation Services, part of Duke Energy’s commercial businesses, has appointed Tony Dorazio…
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Three Duke Energy Fossil Stations among the Best in the Country
January 14, 2010CHARLOTTE, NC – January 14, 2010 – Three Duke Energy fossil stations were among the top 20 performers in the country in 2008, according to Electric Light & Power Magazine.…
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Duke Energy Declares Quarterly Dividend
January 6, 2010CHARLOTTE, NC – January 6, 2010 – Duke Energy has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.24 per share. The dividend is payable on March 16,…
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World demand will lead to energy solutions, GE chief tells Clemson energy summit
December 9, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – December 8, 2009 – Future energy needs are talked about every day all around the world, and the United States must be part of the solution to…
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Duke Energy Kicks off Share the Warmth Campaign in the Carolinas
December 9, 2009More than $3 million was contributed to 80 agencies in 2008-09 CHARLOTTE, NC – December 9, 2009 – As colder weather and the holidays approach, Duke Energy Carolinas is kicking…
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Greeenhouse Gas Emissions Decline 2.2 Percent in 2008
December 4, 2009WASHINGTON, DC – December 3, 2009 – Total U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 7,053 million metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO2e) in 2008, a decrease of 2.2 percent from…
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Department of Energy Awards Clemson University up to $45 Million for Next Generation of Wind Turbine Designs
November 24, 2009WASHINGTON, SC – November 23, 2009 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after the Department of Energy announced up to $45 million in grants to…
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Clemson University Restoration Institute Lands $98 Million Funding to Develop Next-Generation Wind Turbines
November 24, 2009NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – November 23, 2009 – The next-generation wind turbines and drive trains will be tested by the Clemson University Restoration Institute in a move that is expected…
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National H-Prize Competition Offers $1 Million for Advances in Hydrogen Storage
September 30, 2009Sponsors and Contestants are Encouraged to Participate. Deadline is February 15, 2010. WASHINGTON, DC & COLUMBIA, SC – September 30, 2009 – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched the…
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Energy Kids Have a New Place to Play and Learn
September 8, 2009Kick off the new school year with puzzles, games and fun! WASHINGTON, DC – September 8, 2009 – The Energy Information Administration (EIA) today unveiled Energy Kids , its redesigned website,…
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SCE&G Web Site Named One of Top Three in Country
August 21, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – August 20 , 2009 – South Carolina Electric & Gas’ (SCE&G) Web site, www.sceg.com, was named one of the top three utility Web sites in the United…
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E SOURCE Announces Top Utility Web Sites
August 21, 2009Study Finds Making Payments Online Is Hard for Customers BOULDER, CO – August 18, 2009 – According to the latest E SOURCE benchmark results for the performance of North American…
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Progress Energy Seeks $200 Million Federal Grant to Advance Electric 'Smart Grid' in Carolinas and Florida
August 12, 2009RALEIGH, NC – Aug. 12, 2009 – Progress Energy (NYSE: PGN) announced today that it has applied for $200 million in federal infrastructure funds in support of the company’s investment…
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