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Associated Press
22-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Duke Energy Foundation Fights Food Insecurity in Florida With $125,000 in Donations
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 22, 2025 /3BL/ - The Duke Energy Foundation announced $125,000 in grant funding to nonprofit organizations that help get food on the table for those in need. These contributions add to last fall's $100,000 donation to Feeding Florida in response to hurricanes Helene and Milton. 'Duke Energy Florida is proud to support local nonprofits dedicated to providing food and fighting hunger on behalf of Floridians during difficult times,' said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. 'Together, with these organizations, we can decrease the number of families in our community that are experiencing hunger.' The Duke Energy Foundation supports individuals and families having access to healthy meals as a critical measure to support the success of the communities the company serves. Grants have been awarded to the organizations below that provide necessary food and nutrition to people of all ages, from children to seniors: 'Both our Meals on Wheels and Emergency Meals on Wheels programs are a critical lifeline to vulnerable seniors in our community,' said Marsha Lorenz, president of Seniors First. 'The support of the Duke Energy Foundation will allow us to continue providing healthy meals and well-being checks to allow underserved older adults to age with dignity and independence.' Duke Energy Foundation Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders. Duke Energy Florida Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida. Duke Energy Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Duke Energy is executing an ambitious energy transition, keeping customer reliability and value at the forefront as it builds a smarter energy future. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables and energy storage. More information is available at and the Duke Energy News Center. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, and visit illumination for stories about the people and innovations powering our energy transition. Contact: Ana Gibbs24-Hour: 800.559.3853Email: [email protected]: @DE_AnaGibbs View original content here. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Duke Energy Corporation
Associated Press
10-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Duke Energy Florida and Its Foundation Continue Their Commitment to Affordable Housing With $75,000 in Donations to Habitat for Humanity
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. April 10, 2025 /3BL/ - Duke Energy Florida and its foundation announce $75,000 in grant funding to several Habitat for Humanity organizations in Florida. This brings the five-year total investment in affordable housing initiatives in the state to more than $200,000. 'Habitat for Humanity builds homes, communities and hope,' said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. 'Supporting nonprofit organizations like Habit for Humanity allows the company to improve the vitality of the communities we serve while making a lasting difference in the lives of individual customers.' To advance home affordability in the state, Duke Energy Foundation has provided the following grants to directly support new homes and workforce training: Additionally, Duke Energy has provided $20,000 to support these nonprofit organizations' operations this year. 'We appreciate the support from companies that recognize the significance of affordable homeownership and the need to assist hard-working families within our communities,' stated Mike Sutton, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside. 'Both Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside and Duke Energy Florida are committed to a shared vision of constructing safe, affordable and energy-efficient homes that advance our communities.' In addition to foundation grants, employees will be building homes during volunteer events in west Orange and Citrus counties later this year. Through this volunteer effort, teams will contribute not only time and labor, but also a sense of community and hope, reinforcing our long-standing partnership with Habitat for Humanity to leave a lasting impact. Working together to support neighbors and customers through Habitat for Humanity is a longstanding tradition across Duke Energy. Since 2020, Duke Energy Florida and its foundation have contributed over $200,000 in the state. These funds are part of $1 million in donations and over 10,000 volunteer hours to Habitat for Humanity across all jurisdictions. To learn more about Habitat for Humanity's work through its 49 affiliate organizations across Florida, or to find the local Habitat for Humanity in your community, please visit here. Duke Energy FoundationDuke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million annually in philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation is funded by Duke Energy shareholders. About Duke Energy FloridaDuke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida. Duke Energy Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Duke Energy is executing an ambitious energy transition, keeping customer reliability and value at the forefront as it builds a smarter energy future. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables and energy storage.
Associated Press
02-04-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
New Duke Energy Programs Offer Florida Customers More Choices Related to Electric Vehicles
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 2, 2025 /3BL/ - Duke Energy Florida announced the launch of three new programs – the Charger Prep Credit, Off-Peak Charging Credit and Fleet Advisory programs – to offer both residential and business customers more choices related to electric vehicles (EVs). 'Not only do EVs help save on fuel and maintenance costs for drivers, but they have significant economic and environmental benefits as well,' said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. 'Our goal with these programs and the various incentives they offer is to make EVs more accessible for all of our customers, helping meet their individual needs, while contributing to the ongoing energy transition.' Charger Prep Credit Program (Residential and Business Customers) Through the Charger Prep Credit program, both residential and business customers can receive a one-time credit to defray the cost of installing EV charging infrastructure, including new electric plug-in outlets, electrical wiring improvements and other electrical upgrades required to support Level 2 or higher EV chargers. However, it does not apply to the charging station hardware and software (if needed), as well as permit fees. For more information, please click here (for residential customers) or here (for business customers). Off-Peak Charging Credit Program (Residential Customers Only) The Off-Peak Charging Credit program allows residential customers to get paid for charging their EVs during times when demand for energy is typically lower. Eligible customers using a Level 2 charger can earn a $7.50 credit on their monthly electric bills for charging their EVs during these off-peak hours – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Friday and anytime on weekends and holidays. It originally began as a pilot (reaching its threshold of 3,000 active participants while maintaining a lengthy waitlist) and is now a permanent offering without an enrollment limit. For more information, please click here. Fleet Advisory Program (Business Customers Only) By participating in the Fleet Advisory program, business customers can receive up to $12,000 to offset the cost of completing a fleet electrification study to assess the benefits of switching their fleet vehicles to EVs. The goal is for businesses to learn how to reduce their carbon footprint, while also discovering how EVs can lower their operating costs and improve overall efficiency. To qualify, a customer's fleet must include 20 or more light-duty vehicles, five or more medium/heavy-duty vehicles, or a combination of 10 or more light-duty and/or medium/heavy-duty vehicles. For more information, please click here. Duke Energy Florida Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida. Duke Energy Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Duke Energy is executing an ambitious energy transition, keeping customer reliability and value at the forefront as it builds a smarter energy future. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables and energy storage.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Duke Energy Florida files plans for four new solar energy sites, adding nearly 300 megawatts of energy to the electric grid
The sites will be located in Madison, Sumter, Hernando and Jefferson counties and completed by summer 2026 All together, they are expected to save customers $843 million over their service lifetimes ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Duke Energy Florida submitted its 2025 Solar Base Rate Adjustment (SoBRA) filing to the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC), outlining plans for four solar energy sites the company is pursuing this year in order to deliver on its commitment to continue providing reliable, affordable and increasingly clean energy for its customers. In accordance with Duke Energy Florida's settlement agreement – which was approved by the FPSC in August 2024 – the company is investing over $521 million to establish solar sites in Madison County (Sundance Renewable Energy Center), Sumter County (Half Moon Renewable Energy Center), Hernando County (Rattler Renewable Energy Center) and Jefferson County (Bailey Mill Renewable Energy Center). All together, these sites are expected to save customers $843 million over their service lifetimes. To date, the company has broken ground on the Sundance, Half Moon and Rattler renewable energy centers, all of which will be in service by January 2026. Bailey Mill Renewable Energy Center is continuing through the permitting process with the goal of starting construction in the summer of 2025, allowing for it to come online by the summer of 2026. During construction, each solar site will create an average of 150 temporary jobs, and when completed, they will add nearly 300 megawatts of quiet, carbon-free energy to the electric grid. At peak output, each of the four 74.9-megawatt solar sites will generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of approximately 23,000 homes, while displacing 1.2 million cubic feet of natural gas, 15,000 barrels of fuel oil and 12,000 tons of coal annually. "At Duke Energy Florida, we work every day to modernize and strengthen our generation fleet," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "Solar energy is an innovative, cost-effective and clean solution we continue to implement on behalf of our customers all across the Sunshine State." Duke Energy Florida currently owns, operates and maintains a portfolio of more than 25 solar sites across the state that produce approximately 1,500 megawatts of energy. Between 2025 and 2027, the company plans to build 12 new solar sites – including these four – adding an additional 900 megawatts of energy to the electric grid. In fact, by the end of 2033, the company projects to have over 6,100 megawatts of utility scale solar generating capacity online. Duke Energy FloridaDuke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida. Duke Energy Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Duke Energy is executing an ambitious energy transition, keeping customer reliability and value at the forefront as it builds a smarter energy future. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables and energy storage. More information is available at and the Duke Energy News Center. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, and visit illumination for stories about the people and innovations powering our energy transition. Contact: Aly Raschid24-Hour: 800.559.3853X: @DE_AlyRaschid View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Duke Energy Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Duke Energy Florida shares various resources to help customers manage increased energy usage in January
Financial assistance programs, incentives and rates – and even low-cost or no-cost energy efficiency tips – can offset higher-than-average electric bills ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida is sharing various resources to help customers manage their increased energy usage in January, when extreme winter weather swept across the state, which may have resulted in some receiving higher-than-average electric bills. "While Duke Energy Florida lowered rates by nearly $10 in January, our customers are less likely to notice that change because freezing temperatures forced their heating systems to work overtime, driving up their energy usage and, in turn, their electric bills," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "We want to make sure they have the support they need to offset these costs and continue making sound, energy-efficient decisions in the year ahead." Financial assistance programs, incentives and rates made available by the company include: Home Energy Checks – free in-person, online or phone evaluations of your home's energy efficiency, as well as recommendations for improvement. Home Improvement Rebate Programs – rebates for energy efficiency upgrades made around your home (only if you have completed a Home Energy Check first). Income-Qualified Weatherization Program – free installation of energy efficiency upgrades around your home (only if you have an income less than 200% of federal poverty guidelines). EnergyWise® Home Program – annual bill credits for automatically reducing your energy usage during periods of high demand. Time-of-Use Rate Program – lowered rates for shifting your energy usage away from the three to six hours a day when demand typically surges. Budget Billing – predictable monthly energy bills regardless of changes in your energy usage or the weather. Share the Light Fund® – funds distributed by participating agencies to help pay electric bills, deposits and connection/reconnection charges. The following low-cost or no-cost tips can help lower energy usage as well: Reduce your thermostat to the lowest comfortable setting. The smaller the difference between the temperature inside your home and outside, the lower your energy usage and the greater the savings. Change your air filter and schedule regular maintenance for your heating systems. Maintaining your heating systems can help increase efficiency. Set your water heater to 120 degrees to manage water heating, which is typically the second biggest user of energy in your home. Caulk, seal and weatherstrip air leaks in windows, doors and vents to save 10% to 20% in heating and cooling costs. Replace standard bulbs with LEDs, which are more efficient than regular bulbs, while giving off the same amount of light. Replacing just six of your most frequently used bulbs with LEDs can save up to $480 over the lifetime of the bulbs. And for context, below are location-specific statistics relating to the weather and customers' energy usage (for heating only) in January: In the Tallahassee area: The average temperature in January was 8.5 degrees colder than December, 6 degrees colder than a year ago and 5 degrees colder than a typical January. As a result, typical customers used about 79% more energy for heating purposes in January compared to December, 42% more than a year ago and 36% more than a typical January. In the Orlando area: In the St. Petersburg area: If customers need help reading their electric bills, Duke Energy offers an interactive tool to explain each component, such as a graph and comparison chart that provide a clear, uncluttered snapshot of their energy usage. More information can be found at and Duke Energy FloridaDuke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida. Duke Energy Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition, keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear. More information is available at and the Duke Energy News Center. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, and visit illumination for stories about the people and innovations powering our energy transition. Contact: Aly Raschid 24-Hour: 800.559.3853X: @DE_AlyRaschid View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Duke Energy Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data
