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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.

Duke Energy Florida recently announced the completion of the Jumper Creek Solar Complex in Sumter County. The site is part of the company’s plan to build 900 megawatts (MWs) of solar power in Florida by the end of 2028.

As Memorial Day approaches, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $45,800 to three nonprofit organizations honoring and supporting North Carolina veterans.

As communities honor the sacrifices of U.S. service members and their families this Memorial Day, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $30,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations who focus on the needs of veterans through the second 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 – have been awarded to Upstate Warrior Solution and Hidden Wounds and will help expand workforce development programs for veterans across eight counties.