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While summer heat has already settled across Florida, the astronomical start of the season is observed this Sunday, June 21. Duke Energy Florida is helping customers manage their energy use – and their bills – by offering practical tips focused on the five appliances that use the most energy in the home: air conditioners, water heaters, refrigerators, washing machines and dishwashers.

As part of the final round of grants through the Duke Energy Foundation’s America250 initiative, $77,500 is being distributed to seven nonprofit organizations across Florida that are working to expand access to civic learning and remembrance.

The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding nearly $830,000 in 54 grants to nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions and community partners in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy has joined a new coalition of industry, education, government and NPO partners through the Siemens Foundation’s Careers Electric initiative to help close the electrician shortage gap.

Piedmont Natural Gas today announced it has decreased rates for its North Carolina customers. Combined, Piedmont’s 2026 rate decreases are reducing average residential customers’ bills by approximately 8%, or about $100, per year.

High temperatures are forecast across the Carolinas this weekend and next week, and Duke Energy has tips to help you take control of your energy use while keeping you and your family cool.

The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $500,000 through the 2026 Helping Emergency Response Organizations (HERO) Grant Program to help South Carolina communities be prepared for the impacts from severe weather. More than 30 organizations are receiving grants that will fund training, life-saving equipment and innovative technology identified as needs following severe weather events – all aimed to aid in weather-related disaster planning and recovery efforts.

As the latest effort to save customers money while meeting rising demand, DOE funding would support needed refurbishment at North Carolina and Kentucky power plants to strengthen reliability.

The Duke Energy Foundation is offering $500,000 in grants to support nonprofit-led programs that help small businesses like restaurants and retail stores complete renovations, buy equipment or technology, purchase inventory or meet other business needs.

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.