Duke Energy Foundation Invests $200,000 in EDPNC
The Duke Energy Foundation has invested $200,000 to support the work of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina in 2020, a year when both organizations are prioritizing helping the state recover from COVID-19. “Duke Energy’s investment in our work couldn’t be more timely, more needed, or more appreciated,” said Christopher Chung, chief executive officer…
Duke Energy Rolls out ‘Hire North Carolina’ Program for Major Construction Projects
In an effort to promote economic development and support North Carolina communities, Duke Energy is implementing the new program – “Hire North Carolina” – to maximize the use of locally owned and diverse contractors for utility projects in the state. “We want to continue to support job creation and investment with suppliers, vendors and contractors…
Deloitte Study: Navigating the Energy Transition from Disruption to Growth
Energy and industrial companies expected to remain committed to energy transition despite COVID-19 Key takeaways: Despite current economic challenges, energy and industrial leaders are expected to remain committed to their long-term plans to reduce fossil fuel reliance. Eighty-nine percent of executives surveyed across energy and industrial sectors reported already having or developing a strategy to reduce…
Duke Energy Linemen to Compete at International Competition
Seventy-seven Duke Energy linemen from North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky will compete in the International Lineman’s Rodeo on Oct. 19 in Bonner Springs, Kan. Now in its 35th year, the rodeo attracts the best linemen from around the world. Participants travel from as far away as Australia. More than 320 individual competitors and nearly 250 teams will vie for top honors. Events test job-related skills such…
Anderson County, S.C., Duke Energy Carolinas Partners on Battery Storage Project
Duke Energy Carolinas is partnering with Anderson County, S.C., to build an energy storage project at the Anderson Civic Center that will be part of the company’s long-term strategy to integrate battery technology into the smart-thinking grid it is building in the Carolinas. The battery project will also provide power to a facility that is critical…
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case Regarding Critically Needed Atlantic Coast Pipeline
The Atlantic Coast Pipeline is a critical infrastructure project jointly developed by Dominion Energy, Duke Energy and Southern Company that would bring much-needed natural gas supplies to the Southeast, as well as economic growth in rural areas of the region. Late last year, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit vacated the U.S….
Duke Energy Honors Six Companies with 2019 Power Partner Award
Six outstanding organizations have been chosen to receive Duke Energy’s long-standing Power Partner award for 2019. The Power Partner award program, which began in 1992, honors businesses and other organizations that achieve notable results in categories including solutions innovation, community excellence, economic development, sustainability innovation, storm restoration and renewable excellence. Each of the 2019 Power…
Dominion Energy and Smithfield Foods Break Ground on Largest Renewable Natural Gas Project in North Carolina
Dominion Energy and Smithfield Foods, Inc. are pleased to announce that the companies are breaking ground on North Carolina’s largest renewable natural gas (RNG) project through their joint venture, Align Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)SM. Located in Duplin and Sampson counties, this project will generate enough energy to power more than 3,500 homes annually upon completion. Align RNG is…
Consumers, Businesses Expect Massive Energy Transition in Next Decade
Users of energy in America expect significant transformation in the way they use energy over the next 10 years, according to a new survey conducted by Ernst & Young LLP: Fuels of the future: what is powering the US energy transition? While concerns around the environment and climate change are key factors to this transition, the 1,500…
Dominion Energy South Carolina Earns American Gas Association Safety Award
Dominion Energy South Carolina was recently awarded a 2018 American Gas Association (AGA) Safety Achievement Award for outstanding commitment to gas employee safety during the 2019 AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition in Nashville, Tennessee. The award is one of the natural gas industry’s highest safety honors. “Our natural gas professionals work around-the-clock to operate…
