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Duke Energy continues efforts to power South Carolina economy with $500,000 in grants for agribusiness education, diversity initiatives

Published on February 22, 2022

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.

Duke Energy awards $200,000 in grants to support economic development in Florida

Published on December 29, 2021

Duke Energy Florida is investing $200,000 in strategic economic development and recruitment programs across the state.

Florida communities benefit from Duke Energy's 2021 Site Readiness Program, designed to attract jobs, spur economic development

Published on December 9, 2021

Duke Energy Florida has selected Alachua and Pinellas counties for inclusion in its 2021 Site Readiness Program to evaluate and prepare industrial site opportunities for economic development investments.

Duke Energy Indiana files plan to improve reliability and resilience of its statewide electric grid with innovative technology

Published on November 24, 2021

Duke Energy Indiana filed a plan Tuesday with Indiana state utility regulators to improve the reliability and resilience of its statewide network of power lines and infrastructure that deliver electricity to more than 860,000 Hoosier homes, businesses and industries.

'Storefronts to the Forefront': Powering community connections in Greater Cincinnati

Published on November 23, 2021

The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber today announced a new partnership with Duke Energy called “Storefronts to the Forefront.” The new initiative will support 11 business districts in Greater Cincinnati.

Duke Energy provides $750,000 in grants across North Carolina for small-business revitalization

Published on September 28, 2021

The Duke Energy Foundation today distributed $750,000 in grants to help local businesses across North Carolina – from restaurants to retailers – adapt to the unprecedented challenges caused by the pandemic.

Duke Energy helps four Indiana communities prepare sites to bring local investment, jobs

Published on September 20, 2021

Duke Energy has selected four properties in Carroll, Clark, Posey and Tippecanoe counties in Indiana for inclusion in its 2021 Site Readiness Program, which prepares business and industrial sites for economic development investments.

Duke Energy helps build South Carolina workforce with nearly $200,000 in grants with focus on veterans, underserved communities

Published on September 2, 2021

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $200,000 in grants to 10 South Carolina organizations focused on building and enhancing strategic engineering initiatives that will help grow the energy industry’s workforce of tomorrow.

Duke Energy helps communities across North Carolina prepare sites to bring local investment, jobs

Published on August 16, 2021

Duke Energy has selected nine properties in eight counties across North Carolina for inclusion in its 2021 Site Readiness Program to enhance the readiness of the sites for business and industrial development.

Duke Energy helps South Carolina communities prepare sites to bring investment, jobs to rural regions

Published on August 16, 2021

Duke Energy has selected two properties in South Carolina for participation in its 2021 Site Readiness Program to enhance the readiness of the sites for business and industrial development.