Duke Energy

HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. Announces Retirement of Executive Chair, Appointment of New Chair

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Richard T. “Stick” Williams, currently Vice Chair and Lead Director of the Company, will serve as Chair of the Company upon Stonestreet’s retirement from the Board of Directors.

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  • Richard T. “Stick” Williams, currently Vice Chair and Lead Director of the Company, will serve as Chair of the Company upon Stonestreet’s retirement from the Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Stonestreet has served as Executive Chair of the Company since September 2022 when he retired as Chief Executive Officer.
  • He joined HomeTrust Bank in 1989 as its Chief Financial Officer and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2003 and President in 2008.
  • When Stonestreet joined HomeTrust (formerly Clyde Savings Bank), the Bank had $200 million in assets with locations in western North Carolina.

Duke Energy invests $350,000 to support future energy workforce

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

"We are profoundly grateful to Duke Energy for their continued and generous support of our Electrical Lineworker Program.

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  • "We are profoundly grateful to Duke Energy for their continued and generous support of our Electrical Lineworker Program.
  • As Duke Energy executes its clean energy transition, the need for a skilled workforce is rapidly growing.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

Duke Energy awards $225,000 in grants to organizations making critical home improvements for South Carolina's seniors

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Duke Energy's Senior Home Repair Program provided 15 qualifying nonprofits grants of up to $20,000 through a request for proposals announced in September.

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  • Duke Energy's Senior Home Repair Program provided 15 qualifying nonprofits grants of up to $20,000 through a request for proposals announced in September.
  • We are so grateful to the Duke Energy Foundation for their continued support of Habitat, and their commitment to the Greenville community."
  • The 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.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

Duke Energy, Coastal Conservation Association Florida plant 500 mangroves at state park devastated by Hurricane Ian

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Earlier today, more than 25 volunteers from Duke Energy Florida, Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Florida, as well as special help from Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC), teamed up to lead the restoration by planting 500 red and black mangroves across a 4,400-square-foot portion of the park.

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  • Earlier today, more than 25 volunteers from Duke Energy Florida, Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Florida, as well as special help from Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC), teamed up to lead the restoration by planting 500 red and black mangroves across a 4,400-square-foot portion of the park.
  • The mangroves were grown and donated by the Duke Energy Crystal River Mariculture Center, a company-owned-and-operated fish hatchery dedicated to environmental conservation, and CCA Florida.
  • Mangroves reduce coastal erosion caused by storm surges and improve water quality by absorbing excess nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
  • "As a company, our work doesn't end when the restoration ends," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president.

National Utilities Diversity Council (NUDC) hosts December 12 webinar: Returning Citizens and Utilities: Platinum Level Programs Inside Prisons and After Reentry

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Monday, December 11, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Utilities Diversity Council (NUDC) announced today that Dr. Keesha Middlemass, Associate Professor of Political Science at Howard University, will be part of its December 12 virtual panel – Returning Citizens and Utilities: Platinum Level Programs Inside Prisons and After Reentry.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Utilities Diversity Council (NUDC) announced today that Dr. Keesha Middlemass, Associate Professor of Political Science at Howard University, will be part of its December 12 virtual panel – Returning Citizens and Utilities: Platinum Level Programs Inside Prisons and After Reentry.
  • Registration can be accessed on the NUDC website https://nudc.com/
    Dr. Middlemass, whose book, Convicted and Condemned: The Policies and Politics of Prisoner Reentry (NY University Press) won the 2018 W.E.B.
  • Lastly, the panel will address the role of regulators and utility leadership, who can both have a tremendous impact on these programs.
  • The National Utilities Diversity Council educates, develops best practices and guides efforts that will promote diversity in the utilities and communications industries in the areas of governance, employment, procurement, language access/customer service, and philanthropy.

Duke Energy proposes energy efficiency enhancements and innovative pilot programs for South Carolina customers

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

The proposals from Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) and Duke Energy Progress (DEP) – if approved by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) – will continue to shrink the challenge of serving the region's fast-growing electricity needs by delivering cost-effective energy savings.

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  • The proposals from Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) and Duke Energy Progress (DEP) – if approved by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) – will continue to shrink the challenge of serving the region's fast-growing electricity needs by delivering cost-effective energy savings.
  • Two new pilot programs focus on innovative ways to address the needs of the most vulnerable customers by making their homes safer and more energy efficient.
  • Duke Energy Carolinas owns 19,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2.8 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 24,000-square-mile service area in North Carolina and South Carolina.
  • Duke Energy Progress owns 12,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 1.7 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 29,000-square-mile service area in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Duke Energy names Cameron McDonald chief human resources officer, succeeding Ron Reising

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced that Cameron McDonald will become senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Jan. 1, 2024.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced that Cameron McDonald will become senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
  • As chief human resources officer, McDonald will oversee the company's human resources policy and strategy, leadership and talent development, diversity and inclusion, employee and labor relations, total rewards strategies and programs, and delivery of business partner services.
  • "Cameron brings a strong skill set to the role at a critical time in our clean energy transition," said Ghartey-Tagoe.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

Omnidian Appoints Minesh Shah to President, Elevating Client-Centric Strategies for Renewable Sector Growth

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

SEATTLE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant development for the renewable energy sector's post-installation experience, Omnidian has appointed Minesh Shah as President of the firm.

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant development for the renewable energy sector's post-installation experience, Omnidian has appointed Minesh Shah as President of the firm.
  • Minesh Shah, with a notable leadership background at brands like Tesla, Walmart.com, Stitch Fix and UNIQLO joined the Omnidian team effective November 15.
  • Speaking about his new role, Minesh Shah said: "Joining Omnidian at this crucial stage in the industry and the company's evolution is a great opportunity.
  • The appointment of Minesh as President marks a strategic step for Omnidian in fortifying the collaboration among the Product, Engineering and Operations teams.

In time for the holidays, Duke Energy's Share the Light Fund offers bill assistance to Florida customers facing financial hardships

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

So far this year, approximately $1.1 million in energy bill assistance was distributed to qualifying Florida customers through the company's Share the Light Fund.

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  • So far this year, approximately $1.1 million in energy bill assistance was distributed to qualifying Florida customers through the company's Share the Light Fund.
  • "The holidays can often bring added stress to those already facing financial hardship," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president.
  • The Share the Light Fund is a customer assistance program to help Florida residents pay for utility expenses, such as electric, natural gas, oil or wood.
  • All funds collected are distributed each month to numerous Florida chapters of United Way and other social service agencies assisting Duke Energy Florida customers, based on need.

James Smith named president of PowerSecure

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

ATLANTA , Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary and national leader in microgrid solutions, today announced that James (Jim) Smith, currently the company's chief operating officer, has been named president, leading the executive team and reporting to Chief Executive Officer Chris Cummiskey.

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  • ATLANTA , Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary and national leader in microgrid solutions, today announced that James (Jim) Smith, currently the company's chief operating officer, has been named president, leading the executive team and reporting to Chief Executive Officer Chris Cummiskey.
  • Prior to his current role overseeing the company's fast-growing microgrid business and its fleet of 2 gigawatts of installed systems, Smith served as president of energy efficiency services at PowerSecure from 2013 to 2018.
  • Smith previously served as executive vice president and group president of Lime Energy, a national provider of clean energy solutions from 2004 to 2012.
  • Prior to that, Smith also worked for Duke Solutions, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, and Burlington Industries.