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Duke Energy unit upgrades at Bad Creek pumped storage add 320 MW of capacity
Duke Energy recently completed upgrades to the four units at its 1,680 MW Bad Creek pumped storage plant in Salem, S.C., adding 320 MW of carbon-free energy to its system. Duke Energy said its goal is to ensure energy reliability for its customers as strong economic development successes and population growth power the Carolinas’ energy needs. The Bad Creek pumped
Duke Energy announces leadership changes
Duke Energy has announced several changes to its executive leadership positions, including the promotion of Harry Sideris to president, effective April 1. Lynn Good remains Duke Energy’s chair and chief executive officer. In addition, the company announced that Steve Young is retiring as executive vice president and chief commercial officer, effective June 30. He will continue as a senior advisor
New Duke Energy resource plan updates on Bad Creek pumped storage expansion plan
Duke Energy has released its 2023 Carolinas Resource Plan, which says the company plans to extend the operating license for the Bad Creek pumped storage project and essentially double the capacity of the site. Calling this Bad Creek II, the plan indicates it will have a capacity of 1,700 MW. The plan said Bad Creek II Pumped Storage Hydro is
Upgrades completed to 65 MW Markland hydroelectric station
Duke Energy Indiana has completed upgrades to three turbines, generators and other equipment at its Markland Hydroelectric Station, increasing the facility’s energy output by about 10% and bolstering its ability to serve customers for the next 40 years. Situated along the Ohio River, the Markland Hydroelectric Station began operation in 1967. It was the first nongovernmental hydroelectric station built on
Duke Energy’s net zero goal requires huge investment in renewables and energy storage
Duke Energy is already halfway toward its goal of 16,000 MW in owned, operated and contracted renewable energy by 2025, the company announced in climate and sustainability reports released Tuesday. In addition, Duke said that the combination of clean energy and efficiency programs have reduced its carbon emissions 39% below 2005 levels. The utility’s goal is to cut 2005 carbon
Duke Energy vows zero carbon by 2050
Duke Energy, one of the largest utility holding companies in the U.S., has updated its climate strategy with the new goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Duke Energy announced the revised climate goals Tuesday and accelerated its near-term goal of cutting carbon dioxide emissions from electric generation. The more immediate goal is to decrease carbon output 50% below 2005
Duke Energy Carolinas authorized to increase capacity of Bad Creek Pumped Storage
In its Energy Infrastructure Update for August 2018, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission listed 335 MW of hydro activity: a capacity amendment for the Bad …
Duke Energy to sell five small hydroelectric plants to Northbrook Energy
Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) announced today that through a competitive bidding process, it will sell five small hydroelectric plants in the Western Carolinas re…
Duke Energy to be Host Utility for HydroVision International 2018
Duke Energy has signed on to be the host utility for HydroVision International 2018, which will be located in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S., this June….
CTGC purchases US$1.2 billion of hydropower assets from Duke Energy-Brazil
China Three Gorges Corp. (CTGC) has purchased Duke Energy’s 2.09 GW hydropower business in Brazil for US$1.2 billion, making CTGC the second largest electricity…
Duke Energy announces plans to expand 1,065-MW Bad Creek pumped storage by 200 MW
Duke Energy announced plans last week to expand its 1,065-MW Bad Creek pumped storage project by 200 MW, with an anticipated completion date of 2023….
Business
Duke Energy 2015 sustainability report covers hydropower
Out of Duke Energy’s 57,030 MW of generation capacity, hydropower accounted for 4,429 MW in 2015, according to the 2015 Sustainability Report….
Duke Energy names new chief officer of fossil fuel and hydroelectric generation
On March 16, Duke Energy announced senior vice president Regis Repko, a 30-year veteran of the company, as its chief fossil/hydro officer, effective April …
Latin America
Duke Energy watching Brazil as droughts continue to affect hydroelectric power
United States-based Duke Energy is keeping a close eye on its Brazilian hydroelectric power assets in anticipation of potential energy rationing, CEO Lynn Good …
North America
Duke Energy provides grants for seven river restoration and enhancement projects
Duke Energy has approved funding for seven streamside habitat enhancement projects in the watersheds and tailwaters of its Nantahala-area hydroelectric projects…
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Duke Energy unit upgrades at Bad Creek pumped storage add 320 MW of capacity
Duke Energy announces leadership changes
New Duke Energy resource plan updates on Bad Creek pumped storage expansion plan
Upgrades completed to 65 MW Markland hydroelectric station
