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NextEra Energy is Fortune’s “Most Admired” Utility
NextEra Energy topped the list of Fortune’s “The World’s Most Admired Companies” among electric and gas utilities. Dominion Energy ranked second, with Sempra Energy, Xcel Energy, and Duke Energy rounding out the top five
Duke Energy makes larger bid in C&I solar market
Duke Energy Corp. on Dec. 6 announced it has acquired full control of commercial solar developer REC Solar, and aims to become a "one-stop entity" for corporations looking for renewables.
Florida utility pivots from nuclear to solar, storage
As part of a settlement agreement with the Florida Public Service Commission that allows Duke Energy Florida to abandon work on a planned, 2.2 GW nuclear plant, the utility announced a four-year plan to add 700 MW of solar generation.
NC bill banning new wind permits signed into law
A North Carolina bill revamping the state's solar energy policies to create a competitive marketplace was signed into law July 27 despite the inclusion of a provision that places a temporary ban on new wind farm permits.
Duke Energy Progress proposes 14.9% rate hike
If approved by the commission, commercial and industrial customers would see an average increase of 13.5%.
Navy celebrates completion of 17 MW solar project
The U.S. Department of the Navy and Indiana Gov. Suzanne Crouch recently celebrated the opening of a new, 17-MW solar power plant in southwestern Indiana at the Naval Support Activity Crane that will increase the resiliency of its operations.
Green group challenges Duke Energy monopoly
A North Carolina environmental group is taking a challenge to a long-standing state policy preventing the sale of electricity by parties other than a utility to a court of appeals.
A decade into energy management, Corning looks to renewable energy
Ten years after the initial launch of its internal global energy management program, Corning Inc.'s strategy has evolved beyond traditional efficiency into a new era.
Duke Energy Renewables expands into New Mexico with 25-MW solar project
Power from project, which is under construction and expected to be completed later in 2016, will be sold to Western Farmers Electric Cooperative.
Duke Energy, Southern look to renewables growth; Duke targets 8 GW by 2020
Duke Energy, one of the largest utility holding companies in the U.S., has pronounced a new growth strategy: Renewable energy.
Duke Energy Renewables acquires 20 MW solar project in California
Duke is expanding its California solar operations with the acquisition of the 20 MW Longboat solar project that will be built in San Bernardino County.
Duke Energy to invest more than $1B in Indiana grid modernization
Duke Energy, one of the country's largest utilities, will invest $1.4 billion over the next seven years to upgrade the power grid in Indiana.
Mickey goes green with Disney solar installation
As part of environmental sustainability efforts, the Reedy Creek Improvement District has installed a 5-MW solar field at Disney World in Orlando, Fla.
Lockheed Martin, Duke Energy ink 17-year renewable energy deal
Lockheed recently signed a 17-year power purchase agreement for solar-generated electricity produced by Duke Energy Renewables.
