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Duke Energy and the Duke Energy Foundation are providing more than $500,000 to support nearly 70 South Carolina organizations during the monthlong “Powering Plates. Nourishing Neighbors.” campaign, which raises awareness of food insecurity and spotlights the groups helping residents access nutritious food.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has posted its third-quarter 2026 financial results in a news release available on the company's website at the following link: duke-energy.com/investors.

With outdoor temperatures falling, Piedmont Natural Gas today announced it has decreased rates for its North Carolina customers. The latest rate change, which took effect Nov. 1, will lower the average residential customer bill by just under $12 per year.

Duke Energy Florida customers will soon pay less for electricity following the Florida Public Service Commission’s (FPSC) approval of the company’s request to lower rates in 2027.

This Halloween, Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky are reminding customers of the scary reality of energy “vampires.” These appliances and electronics – TVs, cell phone charges, coffee makers and more – lurk throughout homes, using energy 24/7, even when they’re turned off, idle or in standby mode.

Engineering students from the University of South Florida toured Duke Energy Florida’s Bartow Plant on Friday, meeting the employees who keep the power on for the company’s 2 million customers.

Since 2013, Duke Energy’s Site Readiness Program has evaluated 66 sites with an additional 13 companies committed to growing on sites that have been through the program. Those companies delivered over $773 million in new capital investment and 2,875 new jobs for Florida.

As outdoor temperatures fall and furnaces kick in, Piedmont Natural Gas is reminding customers to know the signs of a natural gas leak and to take immediate action if they suspect one: If you smell natural gas, get out fast!

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.