Piedmont Natural Gas urges customers to stay safe following floods
Published on June 17, 2020Piedmont Natural Gas is arming customers with safety tips in the event severe weather floods natural gas meters or appliances in the aftermath of a storm.
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Duke Energy invests more than $240,000 in programs to build energy industry workforce in South Carolina
Published on June 11, 2020The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded more than $240,000 in grants to five South Carolina organizations focused on building and enhancing strategic engineering initiatives that will help grow the energy industry’s workforce.
Duke Energy pledges $1 million in grants to support social justice and racial equity
Published on June 8, 2020Duke Energy, through its foundation, is pledging $1 million to nonprofit organizations committed to social justice and racial equity.
Duke Energy prepares for hurricane season during COVID-19 pandemic
Published on May 29, 2020As the June 1 start of hurricane season approaches, Duke Energy is preparing to respond to power outages as quickly as possible – while also adapting to extra challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Duke Energy se prepara para la temporada de huracanes durante la pandemia de COVID-19
Published on May 29, 2020A medida que se acerca el inicio de la temporada de huracanes el 1 de junio, Duke Energy se está preparando para responder a los cortes de energía lo más rápido posible, al tiempo que se está adaptando a los desafíos adicionales causados por la pandemia COVID-19.
Duke Energy Foundation encourages grant requests to fund programs that preserve, enhance South Carolina’s natural places
Published on May 21, 2020As summer approaches and thoughts turn from staying at home to enjoying the great outdoors, the Duke Energy Foundation invites South Carolina nonprofit organizations focused on preserving and promoting the natural world to apply for grant funding.
Piedmont Natural Gas donates $50,000 to aid those struggling with utility bills during COVID-19 in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
Published on May 6, 2020Piedmont Natural Gas today announced a $50,000 grant to its Share the Warmth program to help low-income households in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Duke Energy Foundation donates $150,000 to agencies in South Carolina helping pay energy bills during COVID-19 crisis
Published on May 5, 2020The Duke Energy Foundation has announced a $150,000 donation to support low-income customers in the Palmetto State who are struggling to pay their utility bills during the COVID-19 crisis.
Fuel savings will decrease bills for Duke Energy Progress customers in South Carolina beginning this summer
Published on April 27, 2020Duke Energy Progress is proposing a decrease in monthly fuel costs for its South Carolina customers beginning this summer as part of an annual adjustment of the actual cost of fuel used to generate electricity at its power plants.
Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $340,000 to South Carolina K-12 education organizations during COVID-19 crisis
Published on April 21, 2020The Duke Energy Foundation has announced more than $340,000 in grants to support South Carolina K-12 education programs focused on summer reading loss, STEM and experiential learning.