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Duke Energy Corporation
Utilities
Charlotte, North Carolina 315,018 followers
Building a smarter, cleaner, more reliable energy future.
About us
Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. The company’s electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition, keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear. Our team is available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. If you suspect an emergency, please call 911.
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http://www.duke-energy.com
External link for Duke Energy Corporation
- Industry
- Utilities
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Type
- Public Company
- Specialties
- power generation, natural gas distribution, power delivery, commercial power, energy, utility, smart grid, renewable energy, solar power, and wind power
Locations
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Primary
525 S Tryon St
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202, US
Employees at Duke Energy Corporation
Updates
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With the expansion, the Duke Energy eGRID (Electrical Grid Research Innovation and Development) facility at Clemson will become the preeminent facility of its kind, helping to position the state of South Carolina and Clemson University as a leader in energy technology. The facility directly supports the research and development efforts of private industry in South Carolina and allows workforce training in real-world scenarios on highly advanced equipment. Duke Energy Corporation Clemson University #SCNexus https://lnkd.in/eYhYJTrx
SC Nexus Tech Hub, Clemson Receive Federal Funding for eGRID Upgrade
https://news.clemson.edu
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From solar sites in Florida to power lines in the Carolinas, #drones have been changing the way we work. Meet the team making it possible: http://spr.ly/6040ggrEM.
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Hurricane season is here, and it’s expected to be an active one, but we’re prepared. 🌀 Watch as our teams work year-round to improve the grid to make it stronger and more resistant to outages from severe weather. More about our storm response plan: http://spr.ly/6045gTCqR
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After Harrison Cochran hung up his US Navy uniform, he was looking for a stable career with a competitive starting salary. Friends and family urged him to consider line work, so he enrolled in a 10-week lineworker training program at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, N.C., one of more than 20 programs Duke Energy has invested in across the Carolinas, Florida, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. Read more: http://spr.ly/60425Cnhw
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Meet the Distributed Generation team. They're working to connect new electricity generators – like wind, #solar and #BatteryStorage – to the grid to help us achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. 💡 Learn how these engineers bring innovation and creativity to move the industry forward: http://spr.ly/60485l1km #CleanEnergy
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At Duke Energy, employee groups support our commitment to diversity and inclusion. As we celebrate National #PrideMonth, learn more about WeAre1, our employee group for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. http://spr.ly/60415dGx5
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Meet Duke Energy customer Sandy Norris. She was able to lower her energy usage and save money with our High Energy Use pilot program offering free home energy improvements to income-qualified customers in three North Carolina counties with high electricity usage. Plus, it’s not just for homeowners. The program is also open to renters who meet the income, usage and location requirements. Learn more: http://spr.ly/60445Mn4q
How Sandy Norris was able to lower her energy usage, save money
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Warmer-than-average temperatures may hit this summer, according to the NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration seasonal temperature outlook. But before summer temperatures soar, Duke Energy is offering ways customers can take control of their energy use. “Hotter days mean increased energy use as customers rely on air conditioning to stay cool,” said Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy’s North Carolina president. “As summer arrives, we are proactively sharing programs, tips, tools and assistance to help our customers manage their energy use.” Learn more: http://spr.ly/60405BLwK
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June 1 marks the beginning of Atlantic hurricane season, a time of year when tropical storms are most likely to form. Just as we encourage customers to prepare, we're also working hard to ensure we’re #HurricaneReady. From grid improvements to expanding our network of smart, self-healing technologies, our goal remains the same: providing safe, reliable power to our customers across six states. Learn more about how we’re making the grid more resilient: http://spr.ly/6045e9N29
Prepare now for an active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season
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