News Releases

Child care access, affordability focus of new grant program from Duke Energy, Indiana Economic Development Association to address workforce challenges

Published on April 11, 2023

The Duke Energy Foundation and the Indiana Economic Development Association Foundation today announced the release of a request for proposal for a newly launched child care innovation grants program.

Duke Energy aims to increase graduation rates in Greater Cincinnati with $100,000 Foundation grant to Moon Shot for Equity

Published on February 20, 2023

Duke Energy presents $100,000 Foundation grant to support regional advancement of the Moon Shot for Equity initiative, designed to graduate more Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky students from college.

Duke Energy, Pasco-Hernando State College spotlight efforts to elevate next generation of engineering professionals during National Engineers Week

Published on February 20, 2023

In recognition of National Engineers Week, Duke Energy and Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) highlight efforts to support engineering achievement and career attainment within Pasco and Hernando counties.

Duke Energy’s Site Readiness Program brings economic development benefits to four Florida communities

Published on January 20, 2023

Duke Energy Florida today announced it has identified four locations in Franklin, Highlands and Marion counties for inclusion in its 2022 Site Readiness Program to evaluate and prepare industrial site opportunities for economic development investments.

U.S. Department of Energy encourages Southeast Hydrogen Hub to submit full application for federal funding

Published on January 19, 2023

The Southeast Hydrogen Hub coalition today announced it is among the limited number of organizations encouraged by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to submit a full application in response to the $8 billion in funding for regional clean hydrogen hubs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Duke Energy Florida, Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce power community projects with $160,000 in revitalization grants to cities and towns in Alachua County

Published on November 29, 2022

The Duke Energy Foundation today announced $160,000 in grants to support eight local community projects in Alachua County to aid revitalization and local economic development efforts, and help strengthen and uplift the community.

UNC Charlotte, City of Charlotte, Centralina Regional Council, Duke Energy win prestigious Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Cleantech Award for curbside electric vehicle charging technology

Published on November 10, 2022

UNC Charlotte, the city of Charlotte and Duke Energy have been named the recipient of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Cleantech award by the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC).

Green Hydrogen Coalition Announces HyBuildTM Carolinas, An Initiative to Accelerate an Inclusive Clean Energy Transition in North and South Carolina

Published on November 1, 2022

The Green Hydrogen Coalition (GHC) – an educational nonprofit dedicated to advancing the role of green hydrogen to accelerate a carbon-free energy future – today announced the launch of a new initiative, HyBuildTM Carolinas.

Major Southeast utilities establish hydrogen hub coalition

Published on November 1, 2022

A newly formed coalition including major utility companies Dominion Energy, Duke Energy, Louisville Gas & Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company (LG&E and KU), Southern Company and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), along with Battelle and others, announced today its plan to pursue federal financial support for a Southeast Hydrogen Hub.

Duke Energy Florida supports vibrant communities with more than $545,000 to drive economic growth

Published on November 1, 2022

The Duke Energy Foundation and Duke Energy Florida have awarded more than $545,000 in strategic economic development grants to 26 organizations in Florida.