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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.

As the latest effort to save customers money while meeting rising demand, DOE funding would support needed refurbishment at North Carolina and Kentucky power plants to strengthen reliability.

The Duke Energy Foundation is offering $500,000 in grants to support nonprofit-led programs that help small businesses like restaurants and retail stores complete renovations, buy equipment or technology, purchase inventory or meet other business needs.

USA Rare Earth’s announcement of a major investment and new jobs in Cherokee County highlights the impact of Duke Energy’s Site Readiness Program, which helped prepare the Bailey Industrial Site for major economic development.

As the 2026 hurricane season begins today, Duke Energy Florida is reinforcing its commitment to reliability and storm response following continued investments in grid hardening efforts.

Duke Energy Florida will implement its third rate reduction of 2026 from June through September, lowering residential customer bills by approximately $50, or 25%, for every 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy used when compared to January.

Duke Energy Florida aplicará su tercera reducción de tarifas de 2026 entre junio y septiembre, lo que reducirá las facturas de los clientes residenciales en aproximadamente 50 dólares, o un 25 %, por cada 1,000 kilovatios-hora (kWh) de energía consumida en comparación con enero.

With the 2026 hurricane season starting on June 1, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $500,000 to 20 organizations that are preparing communities across North Carolina for storms, while also strengthening their resiliency and capacity for safe, coordinated recovery.

The Public Service Commission of South Carolina has approved the launch of a new nonresidential demand response program that leverages customer storage assets as flexible grid resources while delivering direct value to participating customers. By enrolling a qualifying energy storage system, customers can earn bill credits while helping support a more reliable grid during periods of high demand as the Carolinas continue to grow.

With the 2026 hurricane season starting on June 1, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $130,000 to 10 organizations that are preparing communities across Florida for storms, while also strengthening their resiliency and capacity for safe, coordinated recovery.