5/19/2008
Progress Energy makes $1.3 million investment in Harnett County
Progress Energy recently completed a $1.3 million investment in electrical service for the Angier area by increasing the capacity at an existing local substation. ...

5/15/2008
Progress Energy invests more than $1 million in K-12 education
As a reflection of its commitment to the communities it serves, Progress Energy, through its Foundation, will invest more than $1 million in K-12 education across its service territory.

5/15/2008
Progress Energy Foundation invests more than $550,000 in K-12 education in Florida
The Progress Energy Foundation will invest more than $550,000 this year to fund energy and environmental education as well as workforce development at high school career academies throughout the state.

5/14/2008
Progress Energy to webcast annual shareholders meeting May 14
Progress Energy will webcast its annual shareholders meeting Wednesday, May 14, at 10 a.m. ET.

5/14/2008
Progress Energy CEO tells shareholders company has clear strategy focused on two utilities; board of directors declares dividend
Progress Energy Chairman, President and CEO Bill Johnson told shareholders today the company is focused on securing a bright future for its customers, shareholders and employees.

5/12/2008
Progress Energy releases Climate Change Report to Shareholders
Progress Energy released its second report on global climate change, detailing the company's actions to confront the challenges of supplying reliable power to growing communities while addressing climate change ...

5/8/2008
Progress Energy announces 2008 first-quarter results; reaffirms full-year 2008 earnings guidance
Progress Energy [NYSE: PGN] announced first-quarter GAAP earnings of $209 million, or $0.81 per share, compared with GAAP earnings of $275 million, or $1.08 per share, for the same period last year.

5/2/2008
Progress Energy Carolinas adds to proposed energy-efficiency and DSM portfolio
Progress Energy Carolinas May 1 proposed to the N.C. Utilities Commission three additional programs to promote energy efficiency and demand-side management.

5/1/2008
Rising fuel and environmental costs prompt Progress Energy Carolinas filing
A significant run-up in the market price for coal and other fuels used in electricity generation -- caused by global demand and market conditions -- has prompted a request by Progress Energy Carolinas to increase the fuel component of the rates paid by the company's S.C. customers.

4/29/2008
Progress Energy Carolinas files programs to reduce and shift peak demand
As part of Progress Energy Carolinas' commitment to energy efficiency and securing our energy future, the company filed two programs with the N.C. Utilities Commission: one for residential load control and another to allow the electric distribution grid to be used to reduce peak demand.

4/28/2008
Progress Energy Carolinas invests in Bennettsville switching station
Progress Energy Carolinas has partnered with Santee Cooper to enhance the electric grid by connecting the two utilities' transmission systems. As part of the project, Progress Energy is constructing a switching station in Bennettsville.