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This Halloween, Duke Energy Florida is reminding customers of the scary reality of energy “vampires” – appliances and electronics lurking throughout homes (TVs, cell phone chargers, coffee makers and more), using energy 24/7, even when they’re turned off, idle or in standby mode.

The Duke Energy Foundation and Cincinnati Regional Chamber have awarded $100,000 in relief grants to 26 small businesses across the Cincinnati region impacted by severe weather, flooding and storm damage over the summer.

Duke Energy teams earned six awards at the International Lineman’s Rodeo, one of the world’s premier lineworker competitions, held Oct. 17 in Bonner Springs, Kansas.

Duke Energy Florida has recently completed construction on the Bailey Mill Solar Center, a solar site located near Monticello, in Jefferson County. At peak production, the site’s 163,000 solar panels will produce enough electricity to power approximately 15,000 homes.

Duke Energy selected two properties in southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky for inclusion in its 2026 Site Readiness Program, which prepares high-potential industrial sites for economic development investments and markets them nationwide to companies looking to start, expand or relocate their operations to Greater Cincinnati.

Given the Sunshine State has the second-highest electric vehicle (EV) registrations in the nation, Duke Energy Florida is reminding EV-driving customers about the range of programs the company offers to help them save money. For instance, since the Off-Peak Charging Credit program launched in 2022, enrolled customers have received a collective $1.5 million – in the form of bill credits – for changing their charging behavior.

The Duke Energy Foundation is investing $190,000 in South Carolina communities to strengthen downtown districts, neighborhood centers and commercial corridors. Funds will be used for facade improvements, wayfinding signage, public gathering spaces and small business incentive programs or microgrants.

Hurricane Isaias cleared Florida this morning. Crews have already restored approximately 10,000, leaving about 2,200 customers without power across North Florida. The company anticipates wrapping up restoration this afternoon.

El huracán Isaías dejó atrás Florida esta mañana. Las cuadrillas ya han restablecido el servicio eléctrico a unos 10,000 clientes, y alrededor de 2,200 siguen sin electricidad en el norte de Florida. La compañía prevé finalizar los trabajos de restablecimiento esta tarde.

Duke Energy is preparing to respond to potential damage and power outages in the Carolinas caused by the remnants of Hurricane Isaias.