As the 2026 hurricane season starts, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $500,000 to 20 nonprofits and local governments in North Carolina to boost emergency preparedness and improve storm response. This funding supports equipment upgrades, training, and community programs to help save lives and speed recovery. The investments target critical areas like rescue operations, shelter readiness, and communication systems, enhancing local resilience against severe weather. These efforts build on the Foundation's $8.9 million commitment since 2016 to strengthen North Carolina's disaster readiness.
Duke Energy's PowerShare Storage program, approved by South Carolina's Public Service Commission, offers bill credits to nonresidential customers who enroll qualifying energy storage systems. These systems help stabilize the grid by storing energy wh...
The Duke Energy Foundation awarded $130,000 to 10 Florida organizations to enhance community preparedness and resilience ahead of the 2026 hurricane season starting June 1. Grants support emergency management, senior care, and public safety efforts t...
