News Releases

Duke Energy Florida to give away 1,200 free trees to customers to honor Florida Arbor Day

Published on January 17, 2020

Duke Energy Florida, in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program, is giving away 1,200 free trees to its customers to honor Florida Arbor Day today.

Duke Energy provides nearly $300,000 in grants to support species protection, water resources, pollinator programs in Florida

Published on December 13, 2019

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded more than a quarter-million dollars to 16 nonprofit organizations committed to protecting and restoring Florida’s vital natural resources.

Duke Energy, Carolina Panthers team up to “Share the Warmth” for neighbors in need

Published on December 2, 2019

Duke Energy and the Carolina Panthers have teamed up to bolster contributions to “Share the Warmth” – a community assistance program established by Duke Energy in 1985 to help Carolinas residents in need pay for heating expenses.

Duke Energy joins fight against North Carolina’s opioid epidemic with $500,000 in grants

Published on November 7, 2019

Duke Energy today announced $500,000 in grants to two organizations championing the battle against North Carolina’s opioid epidemic.

Duke Energy invests nearly $300,000 in projects that help protect, restore natural resources in South Carolina

Published on October 29, 2019

The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded nearly $300,000 in grants to 12 South Carolina organizations that will fund environmental projects, wildlife conservation efforts and environmental educational programs across the state.

Duke Energy awards more than $253,000 in environmental grants to support projects in Greater Cincinnati

Published on October 22, 2019

Duke Energy today awarded $253,178 to support 16 projects to aid wetlands, conservation, outdoor nature classrooms, invasive plant removals, water quality, new tree plantings and pollinator gardens across Greater Cincinnati.

Duke Energy powers the vitality of natural resources in North Carolina through $800,000 in grants

Published on October 3, 2019

Today Duke Energy announced $807,000 in grant funding from the Duke Energy Foundation to 22 organizations to strengthen the health of our environment and increase access to nature in North Carolina.

Duke Energy Foundation’s ‘Powerful Communities’ program awards over $269,000 for nature grants in Indiana

Published on September 30, 2019

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded 16 “Powerful Communities” program grants totaling $269,523 for programs to support a wide range of environmental initiatives, including projects to support water quality, conservation, and habitat and forest restoration.

Duke Energy powers storm resiliency in N.C. communities with $1.1 million in grants

Published on August 29, 2019

Duke Energy today announced more than $1.1 million in funding to help North Carolina communities increase their response capabilities for future weather events with advance preparation and planning.

Duke Energy invests nearly $200,000 in small grants to schools across South Carolina for much-needed supplies

Published on August 21, 2019

The Duke Energy Foundation is providing nearly $200,000 in small grants to schools across the Palmetto State to help teachers fill any gaps in supplies for returning students as the school year begins.