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Duke Energy to provide $500,000 in grants for North Carolina small business revitalization

Published on April 6, 2021 | News Release

The pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for small businesses across North Carolina. To support community needs, the Duke Energy Foundation today announced $500,000 in funding to help local businesses through the Hometown Revitalization Grant Program.

Ready to dig? During National Safe Digging Month, Duke Energy reminds customers to call 811 first

Published on April 5, 2021 | News Release

Before digging in your yard, call 811 – the national “Call Before You Dig” hotline – to ask that underground utility lines on your property be properly located and marked.

Piedmont Natural Gas requires contractors to adopt new safe digging program; reports fewer damages to its underground facilities

Published on April 1, 2021 | News Release

Even as damages to underground utility lines across the nation rise, Piedmont Natural Gas is reporting an 8% decrease in the Carolinas and Tennessee. The company credits new damage prevention initiatives and increased public awareness campaigns.

Duke Energy responds to North Carolina Utilities Commission’s decision on Duke Energy Carolinas’ 2019 rate request

Published on March 31, 2021 | News Release

Duke Energy issued the following statement in response to today’s order by the North Carolina Utilities Commission on the rate adjustment request made by Duke Energy Carolinas on Sept. 30, 2019.

Duke Energy awards $375,000 in grants to South Carolina tutoring programs, education initiatives impacted by pandemic

Published on March 31, 2021 | News Release

Duke Energy announced today the recipients of $375,000 in grants through the Duke Energy Foundation to South Carolina organizations that will fund tutoring and reading programs in underserved and minority communities to combat learning gaps created by the pandemic.

Duke Energy announces key leadership appointments

Published on March 30, 2021 | News Release

Duke Energy today announced it is expanding the company’s senior management team and realigning roles and responsibilities to further accelerate its clean energy transition and best position the company to grow and serve its customers and communities.

Duke Energy donates nearly $35,000 to community and environmental programs in Oklahoma

Published on March 29, 2021 | News Release

Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $35,000 in grants through its Duke Energy Renewables fund to schools, community enrichment programs and wildlife rescue organizations in Kay County, Washington County and Payne County, Okla.

Duke Energy commits $300,000 to support internship programs for minority college students

Published on March 25, 2021 | News Release

The Duke Energy Foundation today announced a three-year, $300,000 commitment to support internships for college students of color to jumpstart more career opportunities in energy, government, law and politics.

Duke Energy announces final payments to Contingent Value Obligation holders

Published on March 24, 2021 | News Release

A subsidiary of Duke Energy, Progress Energy, today announced it will direct the trustee for its Contingent Value Obligations to pay holders of outstanding Contingent Value Obligations (CVO) approximately $1.03 per CVO.

Duke Energy Foundation gives $100,000 to new 'Story of Florida Water' exhibit at Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville

Published on March 22, 2021 | News Release

The Florida Museum of Natural History looks to the past, present and future as it tells “The Story of Florida Water.” Visitors will soon be able to experience a simulated glass-bottom boat ride, a “Water Lab” and more as part of the new exhibition.