Allows for tailored customer solutions to meet large-scale energy needs Enables innovative multi-industry risk-sharing for new carbon-free energy generation Supports Duke Energy's and large customers' commitment to clean energy CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / June 7, 2024 / Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK), Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Nucor announced agreements to explore new and innovative approaches to support carbon-free energy generation and help utilities serve the future energy needs of large...
Here's a look at hydro power, the longest-running source of renewable energy NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / June 6, 2024 / Ever since Catawba Hydro Station began supplying electricity to Victoria Cotton Mill in Rock Hill, S.C., in 1904, Duke Energy has harnessed the power of the water. Today, the company's 27 hydroelectric stations are still an important part of Duke Energy's balanced energy mix on the road to net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050. On this page you'll find beautiful photos...
Enhancements support native or primary Spanish language speakers, people with disabilities and adults 65+ The Duke Energy Foundation will donate $1 to the Red Cross for every app download through June 30, up to $20,000 CHARLOTTE, N.C. / ACCESSWIRE / May 29, 2024 / Powered by a $100,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation, the Red Cross unveiled today its new and improved Emergency app for weather safety. Enhancements help remove language, location and ability barriers and improve the overall...
Company moving from planning to execution phase of energy transition Reliability and affordability remain cornerstones of success CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / May 23, 2024 / In 2023, Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) executed its strategy, achieved significant regulatory and policy milestones, and ensured affordability and reliability for customers in the face of rapidly rising interest rates and extremely mild weather, CEO Lynn Good told investors during the company's annual shareholders meeting today....
CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / May 3, 2024 / Duke Energy: On April 18, Duke Energy celebrates the men and women who keep the lights on for customers every day Lineworkers play a critical role in the clean energy transition and building the grid of the future Over the past seven years, Duke Energy and its Foundation have invested nearly $4 million to strengthen its lineworker talent pipeline When the lights go out - whether it is from severe weather, vehicle accidents or animal interference -...
Improving the environmental health and resiliency of North Carolina communities is part of advancing the company's clean energy transition CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / April 30, 2024 / This Earth Day, the Duke Energy Foundation awarded $500,000 in grants to local nonprofits in North Carolina focused on environmental justice and climate resiliency. "North Carolina is at the forefront of the energy transition, with local communities experiencing unprecedented growth and opportunity," said Kendal...
Recognition cites quality tree care, including proper pruning and training in accordance with industry standards Program promotes safe, reliable electric service and abundant, healthy trees Since 2017, the company has given away more than 13,000 trees to help customers conserve energy and maximize environmental benefits through strategic tree planting ST. PETERSBURG, FL / ACCESSWIRE / April 29, 2024 / The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Duke Energy Florida for its tree care practices by...
Carbon emissions from electric generation are down 48% from 2005 levels Since 2022, helped customers access nearly $377 million in financial support CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / April 25, 2024 / Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) released its 2023 Impact Report , its 18th annual accounting of its progress toward its sustainable business goals. This year's report includes highlights from its 2050 clean energy transition strategy, which strives to deliver industry-leading reliability, competitive rates for...
The partners will release 50 slot-sized redfish in Bay County to support stock enhancement and kick off the 2024 Redfish Film Fest PANAMA CITY, FL / ACCESSWIRE / April 24, 2024 / Duke Energy (Coastal Conservation Association Florida issued the following news release.) Coastal Conservation Association Florida ( CCA Florida ), the state's leading organization dedicated to marine fisheries conservation, education and advocacy, will join the Duke Energy Mariculture Center and the Florida Fish and...
(Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida issued the following news release.) Funding expands hunger relief capabilities in central Florida ORLANDO, FL / ACCESSWIRE / April 18, 2024 / Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently received a $27,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation through the Powerful Communities program. The funding expanded the cold storage capacity at eight of Second Harvest's community feeding partners, allowing them to distribute even more perishable foods to...
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 16, 2024 / Duke Energy's Indigenous employee resource group is called Forever Indigenous Resource Support Team (FIRST) and is open to all employees at Duke Energy. Wow! I have learned so much from our FIRST members over this past year. We support the communities we serve by sponsoring events like the 2023 AISES Region 7 Conference in Lumberton and the Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration. Duke Energy Corporation is also one of the sponsors of the...
Replacing coal plants with natural gas would continue tradition of reliable power while supporting local workforce NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 11, 2024 / Duke Energy By Gina DiPietro | illumination Staff Writer When Derrick Smith was in elementary school, his uncle traveled to power plants across North Carolina to repair and maintain equipment that delivered power to millions of people as part of his job at Carolina Power & Light (now part of Duke Energy). Even as a child, Smith...
Duke Energy to donate $1,000 to its Share the Light Fund® agencies each time the Rays win a game ST. PETERSBURG, FL / ACCESSWIRE / April 9, 2024 / When the Tampa Bay Rays win this season, so do Florida customers. Duke Energy will donate $1,000 to its Share the Light Fund to help families in need for every Rays regular-season game won. The Share the Light Fund is a customer assistance program to help Florida residents pay for utility expenses, such as electric, natural gas, oil or wood....
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 4, 2024 / Duke Energy: We celebrated International Women's Day and Women in Construction Week with LaToya Faustin and She Built This City . What a powerful and inspiring celebration of opportunity and resilience! Duke Energy Corporation is proud to be a sponsor and partner to She Built This City. One of the program's alumni, Andrele Hilaire, is the first woman to graduate from the Central Piedmont Community College new lineworker program and certainly not the...
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 2, 2024 / Duke Energy By Gina DiPietro | illumination Staff Writer From population growth to the expansion of manufacturing and the clean energy economy, the Carolinas are enjoying unprecedented success in recent years. And it's driving the need for a lot more electricity. Many companies coming to North Carolina are associated with the electric transportation sector, further solidifying the state's position as an emerging " battery belt ." South Carolina is...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. / ACCESSWIRE / March 28, 2024 / Duke Energy March 18 spotlights natural gas employees' role in serving nearly 189 million Americans with safe, reliable natural gas Natural gas technicians play vital role in modernizing the natural gas delivery system for growing communities and in helping to meet the company's net-zero methane emissions goals B-roll: Natural gas employees CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 28, 2024 /3BL/ - Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas celebrate the ninth annual...
Funding will go to six organizations that help Florida individuals and families in need ST. PETERSBURG, FL / ACCESSWIRE / March 26, 2024 / The Duke Energy Foundation is providing $150,000 in grants to support organizations in Florida that help customers with basic needs such as utility bill assistance, housing and more. "When our neighbors need help, these are the organizations they turn to," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "Whether it is with food, transportation or...
CHARLOTTE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / March 19, 2024 / Power plant employees at Marshall Station, Mayo Station, Roxboro Station, Allen Station, Belews Creek Station and Cliffside Station awarded nearly $60,000 in Duke Energy Foundation grants and matching donations to nearly a dozen charitable organizations in the communities where they live and work. "Giving back to our communities is a part of everything we do," said Paul Fisk, vice president of Carolinas Generation. "I'm proud of the way our plant...
For three-plus decades, Rhonda Whitaker Hurtt has inspired change in the communities she serves NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 14, 2024 / Whether she's delivering a speech to community leaders or brainstorming over a cup of coffee, Rhonda Whitaker Hurtt can capture the essence of her job in a few passionate words. "A strong, vibrant community and economy is the backbone of success for all the businesses and families in our region," she said. "I appreciate that our company embraces that."...
Grants will pay for training, life-saving equipment and new technology to aid in disaster planning and recovery operations Application now open for nonprofits, governmental agencies GREENVILLE, SC / ACCESSWIRE / March 12, 2024 / The Duke Energy Foundation is launching the third year of its $500,000 microgrant program to invest in emergency preparedness organizations across South Carolina to increase their resiliency to major weather events through advanced preparation, planning, equipment and...