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To strengthen communities across South Carolina as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $275,000 to organizations through a first round of funding as part of its America250 initiative. The grants – part of a total investment of more than $550,000 in the Palmetto State – will help revitalize parks and shared green spaces, support tree planting, trail maintenance and litter prevention.

Duke Energy lineworkers from across the Carolinas advanced from a regional rodeo over the weekend to represent the company at the International Lineman’s Rodeo in October in Bonner Springs, Kan., where they will compete against top lineworkers from around the world.

On April 18, Duke Energy recognizes National Lineworker Appreciation Day and the lineworkers who keep the lights on across South Carolina. From year-round grid work that improves reliability to storm response, lineworkers bring skill, teamwork and a strong safety focus to the work customers depend on. To help grow the workforce in the Palmetto State, Duke Energy Foundation is granting $75,000 to programs in South Carolina that train tomorrow’s lineworkers.

To strengthen communities across Florida as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $22,500 to five nonprofit organizations through its America250 initiative.

This initial grantmaking reflects the Duke Energy Foundation’s broader America250 commitment, with additional investments in veterans’ workforce development and civics education to follow later this spring.

Duke Energy has filed requests with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) related to fuel and purchased power costs incurred during one of the most extreme winter periods in the past decade – costs driven by record customer energy demand resulting from the cold weather and the utility’s commitment to keep power available and reliable when it is needed most.

On April 18, Duke Energy recognizes National Lineworker Appreciation Day and the lineworkers who keep the lights on. From year-round grid work that improves reliability to storm response, lineworkers bring skill, teamwork and a strong safety focus to the work customers depend on.

Duke Energy Foundation is investing $600,000 in grants to support workforce programs critical to the energy industry and local communities.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) will hold its annual shareholders meeting online on Thursday, May 7, at 1 p.m. ET.

Duke Energy Florida recently hosted its Neighborhood Energy Saver Program in Clearwater. While over 2,200 local customers are eligible to participate, approximately 75 attended the event, held at the Ross Norton Recreation Center, to learn how they can receive a free walkthrough energy assessment of their homes and help lower their monthly electricity bills.