News Releases

Since 2016, Duke Energy Foundation funding has supplied more than 15,000 free trees to residents through the TreesUpstate Energy Saving Trees Program, along with information on how planting the right tree in the right place can reduce energy consumption.

The Duke Energy Foundation and Duke Energy Florida have awarded more than $641,000 in grants to support a wide range of K-12 initiatives focused on energy and engineering education, as well as programs serving underrepresented, low-income and diverse students.

Duke Energy is continuing its investment in North Carolina’s downtown communities by awarding $500,000 in grants to help strengthen small businesses.

Duke Energy is kicking off a monthlong initiative to support organizations in South Carolina that promote sustainability and environmental efforts across the state. The campaign will provide nearly $400,000 to nonprofits and governmental agencies.

A unique public-private workforce effort neared a milestone Tuesday as participants in the inaugural Energy Industry Second Chance Pilot Program – designed to reduce recidivism by removing barriers to success for former prisoners - wrapped up on-the-job training and prepared to re-enter the workforce full time.

Following a recent contribution of $150,000, Duke Energy Florida is donating an additional $100,000 to Coastal Conservation Association Florida – the state’s leading organization dedicated to marine fisheries conservation, education and advocacy.

Duke Energy is continuing its investment in Greater Cincinnati students, educators and communities by awarding $150,000 in grants to 12 education programs.

The Duke Energy Foundation today announced it is awarding more than $300,000 in grants to 24 innovative K-12 education programs serving communities across Indiana.

Duke Energy is creating a $500,000 microgrant program to help South Carolina communities weather future storms.

Duke Energy continues its long history as a critical participant in South Carolina’s economy by announcing $500,000 in support of the state’s top industry: agribusiness.