Duke Energy receives top award for supplier diversity
Published on July 14, 2017WASHINGTON – The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) has awarded Duke Energy the top honor in the electric utility association’s 2017 Business Diversity Awards program.
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Education, workforce development in North Carolina energized by $2.7 million in Duke Energy grants
Published on June 14, 2017Duke 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.
Education, workforce development in the Palmetto State boosted by more than $900,000 in Duke Energy grants
Published on May 30, 2017Through 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.
UNC Charlotte receives $2 million boost from Duke Energy Foundation
Published on May 25, 2017The 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.
Duke Energy postpones recreation flow release in Pee Dee River below Tillery Dam
Published on May 25, 2017Heavy 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.
Be aware and focus on safety this summer season while enjoying area lakes
Published on May 24, 2017The 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.
Duke Energy awards $1.1 million in Water Resources Fund grants to improve local water quality
Published on May 16, 2017Fourteen organizations spanning 27 counties in North Carolina and South Carolina will receive more than $1.1 million in new grants from Duke Energy's Water Resources Fund to support environmental and wildlife programs.
Piedmont Natural Gas to be honored by Leadership North Carolina
Published on May 11, 2017Piedmont Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, today will receive the Charles T. Hagan III Chairman's Award from Leadership North Carolina for its longtime support of the organization.
Fuel savings and improved air quality highlight Duke Energy's truck-stop effort in N.C.
Published on May 11, 2017More than 25,000 gallons of truck fuel is projected to be saved annually as part of a $300,000 Duke Energy project to fund electrification at a North Carolina truck stop.
Piedmont Natural Gas fighting hunger in Nashville with SNAPBack sponsorship
Published on May 3, 2017Piedmont Natural Gas today announced it will continue sponsoring “SNAPBack,” a program that gives participants in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) up to an extra $20 to spend on fresh produce when they use their SNAP benefits to buy fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets.