News Releases

The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding more than $330,000 in shareholder-funded grants to 16 organizations working to create a pipeline of skilled workers prepared to meet Indiana’s workforce needs.

Duke Energy is awarding $390,000 in grants to support workforce development and education programs, as well as opportunities for those reentering the job market in Ohio and Kentucky.

As hurricane season begins, first responders and emergency managers are preparing their communities for the possibility of impacts from severe weather. Duke Energy is supporting those efforts across South Carolina.

A $75,000 donation to the University of Central Florida from Duke Energy Florida will provide critical resources to support the transformation of engineering and computer science students into professionals and future leaders in their fields.

Coastal Conservation Association Florida this week joined Duke Energy Florida, in partnership with the Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association, to deploy four 38,000-pound and four 5,000-pound concrete reef modules off the coast of Mexico Beach, Fla., to create the artificial “Duke Energy/CCA Florida Reef.”

Duke Energy today celebrates national Arbor Day by awarding a $100,000 grant to PowerPlantSC – an initiative by the South Carolina Floodwater Commission and the S.C. Tree Farm Committee to help communities plant trees to create greater resiliency strategies in the state.

The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Duke Energy Florida for its tree care practices by naming the company a “Tree Line USA” utility for the 16th year in a row.

Duke Energy had its best year ever for adding renewable energy as the company posted a 20% jump in wind and solar power in 2021.

On Earth Day, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $100,000 in grants to organizations that maintain critical access to parks and trails across South Carolina, ensuring future generations enjoy the immeasurable benefits of the natural resources of the Palmetto State.

Indiana First Lady Janet Holcomb, along with Indiana Department of Natural Resources Director Dan Bortner and Indiana Natural Resources Foundation Executive Director Jody Kress, today joined Duke Energy Indiana State President Stan Pinegar and company employees to plant 5,000 trees at Ravinia State Forest in Morgan County.