It’s official: Today is National Lineman Appreciation Day
Published on April 18, 2016After you get over your “case of the Mondays” and file your taxes, Duke Energy has one simple request: #ThankALineman.
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Duke Energy offers American Eagle Foundation presentation to community April 22
Published on April 18, 2016The Duke Energy Foundation is sponsoring the American Eagle Foundation’s “Birds of Prey” program at 1 p.m. at Sodalis Park in Plainfield.
Duke Energy grants for Dan River Basin region top $1.6 million
Published on April 14, 2016Duke Energy today announced grants totaling $500,000 from the Water Resources Fund to be shared equally between the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region's RiverBank Fund and the Rockingham County (N.C.) Community Foundation to continue environmental enhancements and economic development along the river basin.
Duke Energy awards nearly $1.4 million to jumpstart job readiness in North Carolina
Published on March 29, 2016Duke Energy is investing nearly $1.4 million to jumpstart job readiness through grants to 26 education and nonprofit organizations focused on developing a highly qualified workforce and connecting job seekers with North Carolina employers.
Duke Energy offers a free energy efficiency program to income eligible residents in the Orlando area
Published on March 22, 2016More than 1,700 income-eligible customers in selected Pine Hills neighborhoods in Orlando, Fla., will soon receive a jolt of positive energy from Duke Energy.
Ten college recipients to be honored by Duke Energy during 20th annual Scholarship Fund Gala
Published on March 21, 2016Ten college recipients will be honored during the 20th annual AAN-Carolinas Scholarship Fund Gala on Thursday, April 21, in Charlotte. The event is hosted by Advocates for African-Americans (A³), a Duke Energy employee resource group in Charlotte.
Florida economic and workforce development aided by $500,000 in Duke Energy grants
Published on March 14, 2016Ten economic and workforce development organizations in Florida have received more than $500,000 in grants from the Duke Energy Foundation to help attract industries with job-creating potential.
Six Greater Cincinnati projects awarded more than $275,000 in Urban Revitalization grants from Duke Energy
Published on March 2, 2016Add six projects to the growing list of grant recipients benefitting from Duke Energy's Urban Revitalization program in Ohio and Kentucky.
Duke Energy program helping to keep families warm this winter
Published on February 25, 2016Throughout the winter season, Duke Energy Progress is continuing its 30-year tradition by partnering with employees and customers to lend a hand to those struggling to pay their winter energy bills in the Carolinas.
Duke Energy powers Palmetto State communities with more than $1.7 million in grant funding in 2015
Published on February 25, 2016Duke Energy is powering South Carolina with more than electricity. Last year, the utility donated more than $1.7 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the state.