Duke Energy customers shocked by unexpected deposit fees added to electric bills: ‘It’s crazy’
Some Duke Energy customers across the Bay Area say they’re doing a double-take after opening their electric bills this month and finding unexpected deposits added on top of what they already owe.
Hurricane Season 2025: Duke Energy gives inside look at control center
As Florida heads into what’s expected to be an above-normal hurricane season, Duke Energy Florida is providing a behind-the-scenes look at the operations center responsible for managing outages and power restoration during major storms.
State approves TECO, Duke rate hikes to recoup $1.55B in hurricane costs
State regulators on Tuesday approved rate increases for Duke Energy and TECO customers to cover costs from Florida's devastating 2024 hurricane season.
Residents could see higher electric bills after Friday filings by energy companies
Bay Area residents could see increases in their monthly electric bills after Duke and TECO Energy companies filed for additional hurricane restoration costs with the state Friday.
Duke Energy proposes lower rate increase than originally sought for Florida customers
Duke Energy Florida and consumer representatives Monday filed a proposed settlement that would increase base electric rates — but not as much as Duke originally sought.
Hurricane Idalia: Monitoring power outages across Tampa Bay area
In addition to storm surge, Florida's Gulf Coast is experiencing widespread power outages after Hurricane Idalia made landfall and utility crews are beginning to respond.
Duke Energy building experimental solar farm at Polk County site — and it's all on water
Duke Energy may be riding the wave of the future. Traditionally, solar farms have been built on land. Theirs is being built on water.
TECO, Duke Energy customers face higher bills as utility companies ask Florida to approve more rate hikes
Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. are seeking state approval to pass along hundreds of millions of dollars in additional costs to customers because of hurricanes and higher-than-expected natural gas prices. If approved, Duke customers would see a 20% increase in their bills, while TECO's rates would go up by 10%.
Nearly 300 Duke Energy crews head to Carolinas to restore power following winter storm
Duke Energy crews from Pinellas County will join hundreds of other linemen in the Carolinas Wednesday ahead of the winter storm.
400 Duke Energy utility crews heading to hard-hit Carolinas to restore power after Zeta
Duke Energy is sending 400 crews to help restore electricity and assess Zeta's damage to South Carolina's upstate.
Duke Energy pledges $1 million to support racial equity organizations
Duke Energy announced the company will donate a million dollars to non-profit groups committed to social justice and racial equity.
Pinellas substation fire causes large power outage
A fire at a Duke Energy substation caused a power outage that’s impacting thousands of people in Pinellas County.