Clean Grid Technology, Regulatory Affairs
Duke Energy Abandons Lee Nuclear Project Due to Bankruptcy
Duke Cancels the Lee Nuclear Project, Files for 13.6% Rate Increase Green Tech Media, August 25, 2017 Duke Energy Carolinas announced today that it is abandoning plans to build the Lee Nuclear Station in light of the bankruptcy of the project’s principal designer and contractor. The decision was noted in a rate case filed with the North […]
Duke Energy, nuclear project, The Vogtle plant, Westinghouse
Clean Grid Technology, Connectivity
Much-Hyped Eclipse Kinder to Grid than Expected
Lisa Markowski, ERS, for Zondits Whether last Monday’s solar eclipse lived up to the surrounding hype is a matter of widely varying opinion, but it clearly fell short in terms of predicted power demand. Grid operators and utility spokespeople expected increased electricity demand to fill the gap left by the temporary lack of the sun […]
alternative energy supply, Duke Energy, PJM, solar eclipse, solar energy
Building Technology, Whole Building
Top 10 low-to-no-cost energy-efficiency tips for summer
Duke Energy’s Top 10 tips to beat summer heat, save money Saint Peters Blog, June 24,2017 With Florida’s summer well underway, meteorologists are predicting slightly higher than average temperatures in 2017. And with the heat, comes an inevitable seasonal spike in electric bills. But summer doesn’t have to be a budget-buster. Duke Energy, which services […]
Duke Energy, energy efficiency tips, energy saver, summer, summer heat
Efficiency in Action, Markets & Business
30 Ways to Save Energy Right Now
Duke Energy Saving energy at home is easy. Keep reading to learn about time-tested tips and energy-saving choices for reducing your home energy consumption. Cooling Switch your ceiling fan to turn in a counter-clockwise direction In the summer; in the winter, run it at low speed, but clockwise. Install more ceiling fans because the breeze of a fan […]
DIY Home, DIY projects, Duke Energy, energy saving tips, energy vampires
Clean Grid Technology, Connectivity
Welcome to the Future of Energy Exchange
Blockchain-based microgrid gives power to consumers in New York New Scientist, March 2, 2016. Image credit: Unsplash Transactive Grid aims to enable people to buy and sell renewable energy to their neighbours. To deal in energy at the moment, you have to go through a central company like Duke Energy in the US or National Grid […]
Brooklyn, Duke Energy, microgrid, National Grid, Smart Grid, solar energy, Transactive Grid
Clean Grid Technology, Regulatory Affairs
Duke Energy to Expand Solar Programs in South Carolina
Duke Energy proposes innovative solar programs for South Carolina Renewables Biz, February 10, 2015 Duke Energy today proposed several solar power programs to the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) that will greatly expand options for customers to use renewable energy. The programs must be approved by the commission before they can be offered […]
Duke Energy, programs, renewable energy, solar, South Carolina
Program Implementation, Programs & Policy
Duke Energy Receives Approval for Comprehensive EE Program Portfolio
“Since the early 1990s, Duke Energy has offered its customers programs to save energy and save money,” said Doug Esamann, Duke Energy state president – Indiana, in a press release. “We will continue to offer energy efficiency programs and I encourage our customers to take advantage of these opportunities to lower their bill while conserving power.”
Duke Energy, energy efficiency programs, incentives, Indiana Utility Commission, residential