Duke Energy News

“The utilities are usually agreeable. But with the way things are, their collection policies are a little bit tight, and they are trying not to give in.”

As food and gas prices hit historic highs, Duke Energy is shutting off more customers this year because they can't pay their power bills. via News & Record

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Gusty winds and cool temperatures are in store for most of the Carolinas today, in the wake of several days of severe weather across the region. via The Charlotte Observer

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Duke Energy Carolinas said it will build a 620 MW gas-fired power plant costing $275 million, or roughly $444/kW. The company's contract with Shaw Group Inc. via Power Engineering

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“For customers who prefer to pay their bills in person, these businesses are a convenient location where they can continue to do so. Our aim is to offer customers bill payment options that fit their needs and preferences.”

Beginning May 19, Duke Energy is offering a new, free payment option for customers who normally pay their bills at the company's Noblesville customer service office. via IndyStar.com

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“I thought it was very important for me to address the issue upfront”

Duke Energy Corp.'s chief executive got an earful Thursday at the company's annual meeting, as shareholders sounded off about the utility's decision to build a new coal-fired generator in western North ... via Charlotte Channel 9

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“F"), as this Motley Fool Income Investor pick "beat estimates”

When fears of recession loom, the cautious investor's thoughts turn to safety. Large caps. via Fool.com

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“These reactors have the ability to have a severe impact on the Broad River”

Water will be a likely font of controversy as Duke Energy moves toward building a new nuclear plant, its first in two decades, 40 miles southwest of Charlotte. via Rock Hill Herald

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“We continue to believe in the importance of this project”

The update included a revised cost estimate of $2.35 billion. If approved, the $365 million cost increase would result in approximately an additional 2 percent rate impact between 2008 and 2013. via WebWire

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“When it's completed, this will be one of the cleanest, most efficient coal-fired plants in the world”

Duke Energy says its coal gasification power plant under construction in southwest Indiana will cost $365 million more than previously expected - possibly increasing rates for customers by 2 percent. via WHAS-TV Louisville

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