News Releases

Whether it’s a fire, tornado, flood or other natural disaster, the American Red Cross is always faithful to provide comfort, relief and resources to the victims of such disasters. To recognize their efforts, and to provide support for disaster needs, the Duke Energy Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to the American Red Cross of West Central Indiana.

Duke Energy is providing $1.7 million in grants to 59 Florida-based educational and workforce development programs.

The Center for Energy Education announced its continuing partnership with Duke Energy to support education programs in Halifax County, N.C.

More than 700 income-qualified North Carolina families will save energy and money through free home energy makeovers provided by Duke Energy's Helping Home Fund.

WASHINGTON – The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) has awarded Duke Energy the top honor in the electric utility association’s 2017 Business Diversity Awards program.

Duke Energy is continuing its commitment to students and the workforce of the future by investing $2.7 million in more than 70 education and training initiatives across North Carolina.

Through the Duke Energy Foundation, more than $900,000 in grants will go to initiatives across South Carolina that emphasize science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), increasing childhood reading proficiency and workforce development.

The Duke Energy Foundation is committing $2 million to the University’s Exponential Campaign, specifically to support the Charlotte Engineering Early College and the Women in Computing Initiative.

Heavy rain in the Yadkin River Basin has prompted Duke Energy to cancel the scheduled May 27 recreation flow release into the Pee Dee River below the Tillery Hydroelectric Plant.

The summer season is in full swing and visitors to area lakes continue to increase, especially with the Memorial Day holiday weekend approaching. Duke Energy encourages those enjoying water activities to remain vigilant and put safety first.