Duke Energy

Duke Energy using new contractor for gas line inspections

Tana Weingartner — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:30:03 +0000

Duke Energy is farming out its gas meter and line inspections. Spokeswoman Sally Thelen says that means someone new could be knocking on your door. She says customers shouldn't be alarmed to see a contractor show up to read and inspect meters.

Wanted: Ohio's oldest functioning refrigerator or freezer

Mark Heyne — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:33:32 +0000

So you've got a refrigerator you suspect Methuselah might have used at some point in his life? Then utilities across the state of Ohio, including Duke, want to hear from you.

They've kicked off Ohio's Oldest Refrigerator contest and say they'll pay a $1,250 prize for the state's most ancient fridge or freezer.

Local hearings begin Tuesday for proposed Duke rate hikes

Ann Thompson — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0000

The first of four public hearings over a proposed Duke Energy increase begins tonight.

Duke grant will create riverfront 'garden'

Tana Weingartner — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:30:00 +0000

A new green space is coming to the Cincinnati riverfront. Duke Energy is donating nearly a half million dollars over three years to add a garden to Smale Riverfront Park.

Spokesman Blair Schroeder says the plan is create a 'front porch' feel to the city.

"In addition to the lush gardens and large trees, you're going to have your walking paths, you're going to have granite sea walls and, of course, the park will also have large, oversized, family-sized porch swings that are suspended so visitors will have a front row seat to the scenery that passes along the Ohio River."

Duke wants operating agreement before beginning streetcar work

Jay Hanselman — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:03:03 +0000

The president of Duke Energy says the company will not provide a construction schedule for moving its wires and pipes for the city’s streetcar project until the two sides reach a deal on an operating agreement.

Julie Janson expressed her concerns in an October 10th letter to City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr.

Janson said the operating agreement must allow the company to have immediate access to equipment during emergencies and enough time to resolve any issues.

She also said without an agreement, the company will