The decision is another blow to the industry that has been facing serious economic and political headwinds in Washington and Raleigh recently.

Duke Energy has increased incentives and eligibility for many of its residential and business energy efficiency and demand response programs in South Carolina, expanding ways customers can save energy ...

Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Duke Energy (DUK) to $131 from $122 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.