After the Army, she followed her dream

Jan 22, 2025

Marsha Smith helps ensure a reliable grid for customers; power plant workers; renewable hydro power, retro photos

Remarkable People

After the Army, she followed her dream, charted a new career

Marsha Smith works on a team of engineers who implement smart technology that helps ensure customers have power when and where they need it.

Remarkable People

A team 8,000 strong makes power possible

Nearly 8,000 Duke Energy teammates work together every day to maintain 110 power plants to supply power for millions of people in the six states Duke Energy serves. To show its appreciation, the company is saluting them on Power Plant Worker Appreciation Day, Nov. 1.

All about clean, renewable hydro power

Ever since Catawba Hydro Station began supplying electricity to Victoria Cotton Mill in Rock Hill, S.C., in 1904, Duke Energy has harnessed the power of the water. Today, the company’s 27 hydroelectric stations are still an important part of Duke Energy’s balanced energy mix on the road to net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.

Retro

Retro: A look back at Duke Energy's former HQ building

Duke Energy recently sold its headquarters building at 526 S. Church St. in uptown Charlotte, leaving behind memories for employees who have worked there since it opened in October 1975.