5 ways to learn about electricity at home

Oct 25, 2026

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Duke Energy cuts carbon emissions with eye toward net-zero by 2050

Duke Energy reduced carbon emissions from electricity generation in 2019 and plans to double its renewable energy portfolio within five years. In two reports released April 28, the company updated its progress to address climate change. Duke Energy...

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5 ways to learn about electricity at home

You flip the light switch and, like magic, your lights come on and the ceiling fan starts to spin. But, it’s not magic – it’s a complex system of power plants, people and technology that runs every day to make sure we have reliable electricity. Duke...

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Blue herons’ home on the lake protected from erosion

From a distance, Heron Island looks like any of the 100 islands on Lake Norman, north of Charlotte, N.C. As its nickname suggests, however, this strip of land is home to between 60 and 80 great blue heron nests, the largest collection of herons anywhere...

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Nashville Food Project provides groceries, pay to hospitality workers in need

Following tornadoes that ripped through downtown and a pandemic that’s kept the city’s usual crowds away, the Nashville Food Project found a way to support farmers and restaurant staff who are struggling. With ingredients purchased from farmers and...

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