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Progress Energy's great push to be first in Western Canada


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Progress Energy plans to replace Sutton Plant with natural gas facility by 2014


Progress Energy will shut down the Sutton power plant near Wilmington by the end of 2014, but the company expects to build a $600 million natural gas-powered plant about the same size at the site. The power company plans to close four of its coal ...

Progress Energy wants additional Asian partners for BC LNG


Malaysian energy giant Petronas is seeking more Asian partners to help develop its liquefied natural gas project in British Columbia, with as much as half its stake up for grabs. The company, which acquired Progress Energy Resources Corp. in December ...

Nexen, Progress Energy Sales Approved, Canada Draws a Line in the Sands


After markets closed on Friday, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that the government had approved both the $15.1 billion sale of Nexen Inc. (NYSE: NXY) to China's Cnooc Ltd. (NYSE: CEO) and the $5 billion sale of Progress Energy ...

Ottawa poised to rule on Nexen, Progress Energy foreign takeovers


After more than four months of deliberation, Prime Minister Stephen Harper is poised to release decisions on two controversial foreign takeovers in the oil industry that will set the tone for Canada's relationship with fast-growing Asian economies.

Progress Energy requests 14% rate increase for residential customers


Progress Energy Carolinas is asking state regulators for a rate increase that would boost the average household electricity bill of its North Carolina customers by nearly $180 a year. The Raleigh-based utility's request for higher rates, submitted ...

Progress Energy Recognized for Commitment to Energy Education


Headquartered in Darien, CT, the Soluxe Solar leadership team combines decades of expertise in the energy markets and solar technology. Soluxe Solar prides itself on delivering premium Customer Service, high quality products, and hassle-free installation.

Progress Energy Florida formally changes name to Duke Energy in April 2013


Progress Energy Florida will assume the Duke Energy name in April at the same time Floridians start to see Duke's new logo, above. Brand experts no doubt will tout its nuanced and updated look as the country's largest power company since Duke acquired ...

Progress Energy to shut down coal power plant in Goldsboro


Progress Energy's planned shutdown Saturday of its aging H.F. Lee power plant near Goldsboro marks the beginning of a major wave of closures of coal-burning plants dating back to 1949. Much of the electric utility's coal-derived power, destined for the ...

Layoffs, new name ahead for Progress Energy after merger


Duke Energy is on track to finalize the staff of its 29,000-employee organization by next month, following the Charlotte power company's merger with Raleigh-based Progress Energy. The newly structured company is also preparing to introduce a new ...

Alabama Power, Progress Energy and The Empire District Electric Company Set ...


Coordinating between Customer Service and distribution departments to deliver the most correct information through customers' preferred platforms is vital to best business practices. Alabama Power's new strategy includes communicating their social ...

Progress Energy warns customers of utility bill-payment scam


Any homeowner in doubt about the identity of someone claiming to be a Progress Energy employee should call Progress Energy's Customer Service center (1.800.452.2777 in the Carolinas/ 1.800.700.8744 in Florida) to confirm the employee's identity.

Progress Energy issues scam warning


To verify the identity of a person claiming to be a Progress Energy employee, call the utility company's Customer Service center at 1-800-700-8744. -- Staff Report. Copyright © 2012 The Daytona Beach News-Journal. You might also be interested in: ...

North Carolina regulators investigating Duke Energy's takeover of Progress ...


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Rogers blames 'loss of confidence' in ex-Progress Energy CEO


Duke Energy Chief Executive Jim Rogers, 64, packs up after hours of testimony before the N.C. Utilities Commission about Bill Johnson's resignation as CEO from the planned merger of Progress Energy and Duke Energy, and the failure to notify regulators ...

Duke Energy Acquires Progress Energy


Duke Energy Corporation (DUK - Analyst Report) announced that it has acquired Progress Energy Inc., effective July 2, 2012. North Carolina-based Progress Energy was a pure-play electricity utility. The company engaged in regulated electricity ...

Jim Rogers to lead combined Duke/Progress Energy


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Don't count on Duke-Progress Energy merger to stem trend of higher electric rates


The company arrived in Florida in 2000 confident it would simply outperform its fading predecessor by raising Customer Service, delivering more competitive electric rates and being a more efficient organization. Exactly the opposite happened ...

Progress Energy warns of bill paying scam


If in doubt about utility employee's identity, keep the door closed and locked and call Progress Energy's Customer Service center 1 (800) 700-8744. [Last modified: Jun 29, 2012 04:03 PM] Copyright 2012 Tampa Bay Times. Join the discussion: Click to ...

Weekend Planner: Shaquille O'Neal at the Progress Energy Center Saturday


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Duke Energy, Progress Energy secure FERC conditional merger ...


Duke Energy, Progress Energy secure FERC conditional merger orders - POWERGRID International/Electric Light & Power ...

Duke, Progress Energy clear merger hurdle


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Progress Energy increases nuclear capacity at Shearon Harris


Progress Energy's Shearon Harris nuclear plant in Wake County is getting the atomic equivalent of a turbocharge that will supply 43,000 extra homes with electricity. The so-called power uprates – largely done by replacing components and equipment – are ...

Jeer: Fee charged with Progress Energy bill payment


Customer Service was lackluster, and the attorney general's office should investigate Progress Energy for hidden fees charged by way of deposits. About Hurst: Charles Hurst said he doesn't understand why the money transfer he used to pay the bill had ...

Pinellas Detective Wore Progress Energy Uniform in Search for Marijuana


She said customers can call the utility's Customer Service numbers to confirm an employee's identity. She said the worker who supplied the uniform no longer works for Progress Energy, but declined to say more.

Slated for demolition: Progress Energy smokestacks north of St. Petersburg


These three smokestacks at the P.L. Bartow Steam Power Plant on Weedon Island in St. Petersburg will disappear at 10 a.m. today when Progress Energy uses an implosion to demolish the local landmark. The implosion, an inward collapse of a structure ...

Progress Energy prepay billing trial could save over $100 a year


Progress Energy wants to offer customers a new bill payment option that goes way back to the early days of rural electric companies and is expected to save a typical household more than $100 a year. The method known as pre-paid billing is available ...

Progress Energy revamps rebate program


Progress Energy will offer customers larger rebates to adopt energy-efficiency programs in their homes while doing away with some programs that are not working or are outdated. The N.C. Utilities Commission approved the changes Tuesday but gave ...

Progress Energy looking to cancel main construction contract for building Levy ...


Progress Energy plans to cancel the main development and construction contract for its proposed nuclear plant in Levy County, but its customers will have to keep paying in advance anyway. Related News/Archive. 'Progress' hinted in Iran nuclear talks.

Progress Energy Florida Reaches Multi-year Agreement With Consumer Advocates ...


... has earned the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Award, the industry's highest honor, in recognition of its operational excellence, and was the first utility to receive the prestigious JD Power and Associates Founder's Award for Customer Service.

St. Petersburg car wash invests in solar, with incentive from Progress Energy


Mike Hall cleans his SUV at Sparkle Self Serve Car Wash on 34th Street S. The business got a $20,000 incentive from Progress Energy to install solar panels. The system will pay for itself in less than four years. ST. PETERSBURG ...

Progress Energy Florida offers solar panel rebates


Starting Oct. 4, Progress Energy customers can apply for the utility's 2012 SunSense program that gives up to $2 for every watt of solar panels they install on their home or business. Progress Energy is making $1 million available to residential and ...

FPL and Progress Energy Again Asking To Pass Along Ghost-Nuke Plant Costs


State regulators next week will plunge back into questions about expanding nuclear power in Florida — and consider the down payment that residents and businesses will have to make in 2012. Florida Power & Light and Progress Energy Florida are seeking ...

Search crews pull welder's body from collapsed Progress Energy building on Weedon Island


ST. PETERSBURG — Rescue workers on Monday afternoon found the body of a 65-year-old welder who was trapped inside an old power plant on Weedon Island when it collapsed on him Thursday.

Trapped man warned others before Progress Energy building collapsed, daughter says


ST. PETERSBURG — Clark White heard cracking and popping inside the old Progress Energy power plant on Weedon Island. The 180-foot-tall building wasn't scheduled to be demolished until late Thursday night. But shortly after 7 p.m., White, a welder ...

RCC and Progress Energy develop new program


At a gathering at the college in Hamlet on Wednesday, RCC President Dr. Dale McInnis said Progress Energy Senior Engineering technical support Specialist Steve Lampley suggested the program a year ago. “Dale was a new president talking about starting ...

Progress Energy Announces 2011 First-Quarter Results; Affirms Full-Year 2011 ...


Recognized for exceptional Customer Service in Edison Electric Institute's (EEI) 2011 National Key Accounts Customer Service Awards program. The National Account teams for both PEC and PEF Commercial, Industrial and Governmental groups were honored. ...

Progress Energy crews take aim at tornado damage; Restoration efforts expected ...


The company also has several hundred employees working in support roles as planners, damage assessors, crew guides, Customer Service representatives, government liaisons and other functions. Never go near downed power lines. ...

Progress Energy offers update on outages


Progress Energy is currently working to restore service to customers in the wake of severe storms and tornadoes that are passing through our service area. Storms have caused widespread outages in Central and Eastern North Carolina, as well as portions ...

Progress Energy working to restore service to customers across the Carolinas


The company also is the first utility to receive the prestigious JD Power and Associates Founder's Award for Customer Service. Progress Energy serves two growing areas of the country, and the company is pursuing a balanced strategy for a secure energy ...

Progress Energy Implements Intergraph®'s Vegetation Management Solution


Intergraph's Field Automation solutions for Vegetation Management and Inspection improve productivity, efficiency, reliability, and Customer Service."

Sizing up Duke Energy's Business Before Progress Energy Merger


... operational synergies, with Duke Energy leveraging Progress Energy's awarding winning services, both for operational excellence and Customer Service. ...

Progress Energy fund helps with power bills


Customers in crisis should contact Progress Energy Customer Service at (800) 700-8744 to be connected to local nonprofit agencies supported by the Energy ...

Progress Energy to offer $50 for old appliances


The N.C. Utilities Commission approved the rebate program today to help cut down energy waste in the state. The Raleigh-based electric utility expects to begin offering the rebates next month. Progress will pick up old appliances at customers' homes ...

For Plaza Beach Hotel, fight with Progress Energy continues, may go to court


ST. PETE BEACH — After weeks of finger-pointing and hardball negotiations, Progress Energy is working to fix a small hotel owner's fiery electrical concerns. Related News/Archive. Duke Energy proposes $146 million to settle Progress Energy merger lawsuit.

Cracked wall to keep Progress Energy's Crystal River nuclear plant off-line longer


The gap, on the left of this image next to cylindrical tendons, is about 9 inches deep inside the containment wall at the Crystal River nuclear plant. A graphic shows the extent of the gap, 7A. Repairing a cracked containment wall will force Progress ...

Daily Q&A: Progress Energy wants a $520 deposit. What do I do?


I am looking to resolve an issue in setting up power with Progress Energy for my intended new home in Florida. It is important to note that I am a current Progress Energy customer in North Carolina. Progress Energy has a policy of denying service to ...

Progress Energy to build $900M plant in Goldsboro


The additional generating capacity will be used to meet the demands of a growing Customer Service area, officials said. "Coal-fueled power will continue to be vital to our ability to meet customer needs reliably and affordably in future years," Yates said.

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