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As America’s 250th anniversary approaches this Fourth of July, Duke Energy Foundation is providing more than $260,000 in grants to South Carolina organizations to help preserve local history and expand civic learning across the Palmetto State. This is the final round of the Foundation’s America250 initiative, completing a $550,000 investment in South Carolina tied to the nation’s anniversary focused on community-driven projects.

As the country approaches its 250th birthday, the Duke Energy Foundation is distributing $186,100 to 16 nonprofit organizations across North Carolina that are working to expand access to civic learning and remembrance.

This weekend, Duke Energy Florida joined Citrus County and Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Florida to release 100 redfish at the Pirates Cove Park in Crystal River.

While summer heat has already settled across Florida, the astronomical start of the season is observed this Sunday, June 21. Duke Energy Florida is helping customers manage their energy use – and their bills – by offering practical tips focused on the five appliances that use the most energy in the home: air conditioners, water heaters, refrigerators, washing machines and dishwashers.

As part of the final round of grants through the Duke Energy Foundation’s America250 initiative, $77,500 is being distributed to seven nonprofit organizations across Florida that are working to expand access to civic learning and remembrance.

The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding nearly $830,000 in 54 grants to nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions and community partners in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy has joined a new coalition of industry, education, government and NPO partners through the Siemens Foundation’s Careers Electric initiative to help close the electrician shortage gap.

Piedmont Natural Gas today announced it has decreased rates for its North Carolina customers. Combined, Piedmont’s 2026 rate decreases are reducing average residential customers’ bills by approximately 8%, or about $100, per year.

High temperatures are forecast across the Carolinas this weekend and next week, and Duke Energy has tips to help you take control of your energy use while keeping you and your family cool.

The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $500,000 through the 2026 Helping Emergency Response Organizations (HERO) Grant Program to help South Carolina communities be prepared for the impacts from severe weather. More than 30 organizations are receiving grants that will fund training, life-saving equipment and innovative technology identified as needs following severe weather events – all aimed to aid in weather-related disaster planning and recovery efforts.