Duke Energy and a variety of organizations have reached a settlement agreement in South Carolina on the proposed combination of Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress designed, officials say, to provide measurable, trackable...

Ducks Unlimited (DU) announced it will steward one of the most significant conservation easements ever recorded in United States history — a conservation achievement made possible by Cox Enterprises and the Cox family. Valued in the hundreds of...

Eveon Containers, the leading nationwide provider of sustainable storage solutions, has renewed their partnership with Land Life to support reforestation efforts in Colorado where nearly 6,000 acres were destroyed by wildfires. Eveon's latest...

Ducks Unlimited (DU) has announced that it will steward one of the most significant conservation easements ever recorded in United States history — a monumental conservation achievement made possible by Cox...

 OhmIQ, a leader in sustainable energy solutions, appoints Julie Morin-Dominguez as director of professional appliances to spearhead operations and global business development for industrial tech solutions, and adds Maarten De Rijcker as...

MacLean Power Systems, headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, and Power Grid Components, two leading manufacturers of engineered components and solutions for electrical transmission, distribution, substation and communication infrastructure,...

A settlement agreement was reached by groups, including the Sierra Club, with Duke Energy on its proposed merger of its subsidiaries in South Carolina. A Sierra Club priority included in the settlement agreement is the commitment from Duke Energy...

Jim Lovinggood is retiring as president and CEO of Blue Ridge Electric Co-op after more than four decades of distinguished service. The board of trustees unanimously named Zachary Hinton as his successor — only the fourth in the cooperative's...

According to a new poll, eight in 10 South Carolina voters are concerned about electricity affordability and costs. The statewide poll, commissioned by Choose Who You Use, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit educational and issue advocacy coalition,...

Duke Energy’s nuclear fleet set a new reliability record in 2025, providing communities across the Carolinas with around-the-clock power. Officials say steady, predictable output from nuclear units strengthens grid reliability and helps manage...

In the final months of 2025, local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever worked with landowners and partners to close on more than 2,100 additional acres of conservation easements across seven counties: Anderson, Oconee, Greenville, Laurens,...

The Sierra Club appealed the EPA’s approval of South Carolina’s do-nothing plan to reduce air pollution at our country's most wild and scenic national parks and wilderness areas. The Congressionally-approved Regional Haze program of the Clean Air...

energyRe, a leading developer of reliable and affordable energy solutions, announced it has executed 25-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) with an unnamed investor-owned utility in South Carolina for five solar projects totaling 360 megawatts...

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a letter to the EPA alongside 23 states supporting the end of the Biden-era electric vehicle mandates. "These mandates to increase the number of electric vehicles on the road only raised the...

Recent below-normal temperatures across South Carolina are driving higher home energy use, and higher use can mean higher bills. To help families in need with their electric bills this winter, Duke Energy Foundation has invested $187,500 into the...

During the month of February, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) will be conducting annual bald eagle nest surveys across the Lowcountry. Officials said these surveys are a critical part of monitoring South Carolina’s bald...

Duke Energy thanked its customers across the Carolinas for reducing their electricity use on Monday morning as extreme cold pushed demand for power higher than normal. Company officials said customers' actions helped lessen strain on the electric...

As temperatures drop across the Southeast into next week, causing heating systems to work harder and use more energy, Piedmont Natural Gas offers tips, resources and assistance programs to help customers stay comfortable while managing seasonal...

Duke Energy is preparing for Winter Storm Fern and encourages customers across the Carolinas to prepare now and stay safe ahead of possible multiday power outages. The latest Winter Storm Fern could bring snow, sleet or freezing rain as soon as...

Duke Energy announced executive vice president, chief generation officer and enterprise operational excellence, Preston Gillespie's decision to retire after 40 years of service to the company. To support a smooth transition, Preston will...