News Releases

South Carolina customers are projected to benefit from billions of dollars in savings over time after the Public Service Commission of South Carolina approved a settlement on Duke Energy’s proposed combination of Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress, an agreement designed to deliver measurable, trackable customer savings backed by shareholder guarantees.

The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $275,000 to 15 nonprofit organizations that are helping meet Floridians’ most basic, essential needs and increasing access to quality health care, affordable housing, workforce development and more.

The Duke Energy Foundation is committing $1 million to support nonprofits across North Carolina that deliver critical community services, including housing stability, food access, health care, utility assistance and more.

Located in Hartsville, S.C., Robinson provides enough energy to power 570,000 homes and plays an important role in protecting reliability and affordability for customers as regional electricity demand continues to grow.

Duke Energy Foundation is investing nearly $620,000 in grants to support conservation, environmental resilience and local park projects as part of Earth Day and America250 efforts

The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Duke Energy Florida as a “Tree Line USA” utility for the 20th year in a row for its tree care practices and environmental contribution.

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.