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.

4/24/2008
Progress Energy first-quarter earnings release webcast set for May 8
Progress Energy will hold a conference call to discuss first-quarter earnings results on Thursday, May 8. The conference call will begin at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT) and will be webcast to the general public.

4/18/2008
Progress Energy Florida launches art contest to promote energy efficiency
Progress Energy Florida launches art contest to promote energy efficiency; Florida residents can now share their artistic vision of the state's natural beauty while helping to secure its energy future by advocating energy efficiency.

4/16/2008
Progress Energy issues 2008 corporate responsibility report
Progress Energy issued its second corporate responsibility report today, reflecting the company's commitment to transparent communication on important business issues such as environmental performance, financial management and community partnerships.

4/11/2008
Progress Energy gives away powerline-friendly trees throughout Florida
In an effort to promote planting of powerline-friendly trees, Progress Energy Florida is holding its third annual tree giveaway in time for Arbor Day, as part of the company's "Know Where You Grow" campaign.