Duke Energy awards $10,000 to support energy education in Halifax County, N.C.
Published on August 2, 2017The Center for Energy Education announced its continuing partnership with Duke Energy to support education programs in Halifax County, N.C.
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Duke Energy Helping Home Fund to serve 700 additional income-qualified North Carolina families
Published on August 1, 2017More than 700 income-qualified North Carolina families will save energy and money through free home energy makeovers provided by Duke Energy's Helping Home Fund.
Education, workforce development in North Carolina energized by $2.7 million in Duke Energy grants
Published on June 14, 2017Duke Energy is continuing its commitment to students and the workforce of the future by investing $2.7 million in more than 70 education and training initiatives across North Carolina.
Education, workforce development in the Palmetto State boosted by more than $900,000 in Duke Energy grants
Published on May 30, 2017Through the Duke Energy Foundation, more than $900,000 in grants will go to initiatives across South Carolina that emphasize science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), increasing childhood reading proficiency and workforce development.
UNC Charlotte receives $2 million boost from Duke Energy Foundation
Published on May 25, 2017The Duke Energy Foundation is committing $2 million to the University’s Exponential Campaign, specifically to support the Charlotte Engineering Early College and the Women in Computing Initiative.
Center receives Duke Energy Foundation grant for golden eagle exhibition
Published on May 2, 2017The Buffalo Bill Center of the West received a $50,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation in support of Monarch of the Skies, an exhibition about golden eagles and their habitats.
RCC Receives $700,000 Gift from Duke Energy
Published on April 26, 2017A program to prepare students for careers in outdoor recreation and education will start this summer at Rockingham Community College, thanks to a $700,000 gift from Duke Energy, which is the largest single gift given to a North Carolina community college.
Duke Energy Foundation awards $50,000 to battle White-nose Syndrome in bats
Published on April 25, 2017Duke Energy Foundation announced today it is awarding $50,000 to support efforts by Bat Conservation International (BCI) to help with the recovery of the continent’s threatened and endangered bat species.
SHARE Charlotte and Hands On Charlotte’s “DO GOOD Week” is in full swing
Published on April 24, 2017Now is the time to DO GOOD! SHARE Charlotte and Hands On Charlotte’s DO GOOD Week, powered by Duke Energy, is in full swing through Saturday, April 29.
Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas commit $5 million for workforce development at N.C. Community Colleges
Published on April 7, 2017Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas today announced an additional $5 million investment to connect community college students with career development opportunities, bringing the company's total investment to $35 million over the last 13 years. These funds support the company's philanthropic focus on economic and workforce development.