The United Way of Wayne County (UWWC) officially kicked-off the 2022 Community Campaign at 11:00 am during the Volunteer Fair on August 31st at The Maxwell Center. Bethany Perry exclaimed that 36% of this year’s goal had already been met thanks to Frontrunner Investors who hold their campaigns early. The Community Campaign is vital to the…… read more »
Summer means rising temperatures, and Duke Energy is helping customers save with easy, low- to no-cost do-it-yourself projects and tips to prepare for summer’s heat. “We typically see energy use spike in the summer since air conditioning is one of the biggest energy users in your home,” said Barbara Higgins, Duke Energy senior vice president…… read more »
Duke Energy celebrates the power behind the power on National Lineworker Appreciation Day on April 18. The annual recognition spotlights lineworkers’ role in powering the lives of millions of people across the U.S. Whether perched in a bucket or scaling a towering pole, their work ensures that electricity keeps flowing to power vital infrastructure from…… read more »
A coal ash spill is quickly cleaned up, but community leaders are still concerned. Duke Energy has confirmed to GoldsboroDailyNews.com that approximately 150 tons of processed coal ash left a storage dome at the former H.F. Lee Plant in Goldsboro on March 23rd. A seal on a door reportedly came loose allowing the processed material to escape.…… read more »
Several thousands Goldsboro area residents are without electricity at this time. A power outage has affected an area on the east side of Goldsboro leaving over 7,000 Duke Energy customers in the dark. According to the Duke Energy outage map, the places affected includes Berkeley Boulevard and areas along E. New Hope Road and Highway…… read more »
When the weather turns cold, you bump up the thermostat in your home to stay comfortable. And even if you don’t, the plummeting temps outside make your heating system work harder to maintain your thermostat setting. When you get your electric bill a month later, the amount you owe seems much higher than you think…… read more »
Duke Energy says its customers will benefit from a new deal on costs for closing the company’s coal ash basins in North Carolina. The agreement announced Monday is between Duke Energy, North Carolina officials and the Sierra Club, a conservation group. Duke Energy Spokesperson Meredith Archie says this is a “milestone agreement” for the state.…… read more »
Duke Energy is recycling coal ash in Wayne County, and not everyone is convinced the process is safe and environmentally sound. Bobby Jones with the Down East Coal Ash Coalition tells GoldsboroDailyNews.com that Duke Energy’s plan comes at a time of increasing climate volatility. Jones says there’s a danger to re-burning the already poisonous coal ash,…… read more »
Coal ash recycling is underway in Wayne County. This month, Duke Energy began operations at the H.F. Lee Plant in Goldsboro. There are four coal ash basins at the former coal-fired power plant, and Duke Energy is planning to recycle the over 6 million tons of coal ash left at the site. Bill Norton is a spokesperson…… read more »
Editorial opinion submitted by Stephen De May, Duke Energy President in North Carolina In the early days of the pandemic, Duke Energy took swift action to help customers knowing the financial burdens that would result for many due to the health crisis. We suspended electric service disconnections for unpaid bills. We also hit the pause…… read more »
