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Duke Energy, through its foundation, is partnering with the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and the Northern Kentucky Chamber to provide financial assistance to local women-, veteran- and minority-owned small businesses impacted by the coronavirus.

Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas today said they are adding steps to help customers who are suffering financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Piedmont Natural Gas is arming customers with safety tips in the event severe weather floods natural gas meters or appliances in the aftermath of a storm.

Duke Energy, through its foundation, is awarding over $220,000 in grants to support 15 workforce development programs in nine Indiana counties.

In an effort to promote economic development and support North Carolina communities, Duke Energy is implementing the new program – “Hire North Carolina” – to maximize the use of locally owned and diverse contractors for utility projects in the state.

En un esfuerzo por promover el desarrollo económico y apoyar a las comunidades en Carolina del Norte, Duke Energy implementa el programa de contratación Hire North Carolina a fin de maximizar el uso de contratistas locales para proyectos de servicios públicos en el estado.

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded more than $240,000 in grants to five South Carolina organizations focused on building and enhancing strategic engineering initiatives that will help grow the energy industry’s workforce.

A new Duke Energy solar power plant, which provides clean, renewable electric energy, also now helps renew and increase populations of so-called “pollinator species” important to the growth and reproduction of flowers and food plants.

Duke Energy Progress customers in North Carolina would see more than $3 in savings on their monthly energy bills this winter due to the combined impact of several proposed annual rate adjustments.

Duke Energy, through its foundation, is pledging $1 million to nonprofit organizations committed to social justice and racial equity.