North Carolina leads the Southeast U.S. in energy efficiency, according to a new report from the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.

Under Duke Energy's proposal, customers could subscribe to new, utility-owned solar energy facilities, pay a monthly subscription fee, and receive a bill credit.

Low- to moderate-income households in North Carolina are now eligible for relief through a new $208 million dollar home upgrade rebate program.

Duke Energy is one of the biggest utility companies in the nation, serving customers in half a dozen states. Headquartered in Charlotte, it's one of the biggest employers in North Carolina.

Brooks said routine maintenance on the system, testing, and opportunities to purchase and use power from other states are just some of the big improvements.

Sideris will replace Lynn Good. She is retiring from her role as CEO April 1 after serving at the company for more than two decades, including nearly a dozen years as CEO. Good was also the rare female leader of a Fortune 500 company.

Duke uses a mobile, interactive display to educate customers about how to own, use, charge and benefit from electric vehicles in their own homes.

Regulators in North Carolina have approved Duke Energy's plan to replace some of the utility's coal-fired units with natural gas-fired generation. The

Duke Energy said ice accumulation of a quarter inch or more on trees and branches can lead to fallen power lines creating power outages. Officials said even higher accumulations of a half inch or more of ice can also, cause power lines to sag or fall. Heavy snow of six inches or more can also cause trees and branches to fall on power lines.

Duke Energy has made proposals to the North Carolina Utilities Commission and the Public Service Commission of South Carolina to help customers in both states to receive the benefits of solar energy without the commitment and expense of installing and maintaining rooftop panels.

DAVIDSON, N.C. — North Carolina is making $208 million in federal money available to low and moderate-income homeowners so they can make energy efficiency upgrades to their homes.

Duke Energy today launched a campaign to promote grant opportunities totaling $200,000 to South Carolina organizations that help the state’s aging population with services and support, particularly for those with income challenges.