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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
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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.

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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.

Public Interest Registry Unveils Winners of 5th Annual .ORG Impact Awards at DC Ceremony Hosted by Padma Lakshmi

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind .ORG, announced the winners of the .ORG Impact Awards, an annual program that honors and celebrates outstanding mission-driven organizations and individuals working to make the world a better place.

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  • We are thrilled to uplift their efforts and humbled by the work they are doing to build a bright future for us all.
  • "I try to use my platform to inspire people from all corners of the world to be vocal and active agents for social change," said Padma Lakshmi to a room full of .ORG Impact Award finalists at the DC awards ceremony.
  • "Being in a room like this is a rare, heartwarming reminder that so many people around the world share that desire.
  • Hope for Justice is also the winner of the 2023 .ORG Impact Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Public Interest Registry Unveils Winners of 5th Annual .ORG Impact Awards at DC Ceremony Hosted by Padma Lakshmi

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind .ORG, announced the winners of the .ORG Impact Awards, an annual program that honors and celebrates outstanding mission-driven organizations and individuals working to make the world a better place.

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  • We are thrilled to uplift their efforts and humbled by the work they are doing to build a bright future for us all.
  • "I try to use my platform to inspire people from all corners of the world to be vocal and active agents for social change," said Padma Lakshmi to a room full of .ORG Impact Award finalists at the DC awards ceremony.
  • "Being in a room like this is a rare, heartwarming reminder that so many people around the world share that desire.
  • Hope for Justice is also the winner of the 2023 .ORG Impact Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Duke Energy offers more than $425,000 in energy bill assistance to help Hoosier families facing financial hardship

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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"Customers with past-due utility bills or in need of ongoing assistance can take advantage of these funds to get the help they need."

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  • "Customers with past-due utility bills or in need of ongoing assistance can take advantage of these funds to get the help they need."
  • Duke Energy works in partnership with the Indiana Community Action Association to distribute funds to qualifying customers to pay energy bills, deposits and reconnection/connection charges.
  • Duke Energy offers a number of other tools and resources to help customers take control of their energy use and save money.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.

Duke Energy, Tampa Bay Rays collab raises $100,000 to help Florida customers pay their energy bills

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to a collaboration with Duke Energy and the Tampa Bay Rays, Florida agencies will get $100,000 to help customers pay their energy bills.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to a collaboration with Duke Energy and the Tampa Bay Rays, Florida agencies will get $100,000 to help customers pay their energy bills.
  • "Duke Energy is grateful to work alongside organizations like the Rays and the local community agencies that are dedicated to uplifting our communities," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president.
  • "Once again, the Rays are proud to team up with Duke Energy to give back to our Tampa Bay community," said Rays President Brian Auld.
  • Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 10,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 1.9 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.

Duke Energy Progress receives approval for new rates in North Carolina, implements new programs to help customers

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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Duke Energy Progress serves about 1.5 million customers in central and eastern North Carolina and in the Asheville region.

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  • Duke Energy Progress serves about 1.5 million customers in central and eastern North Carolina and in the Asheville region.
  • Duke Energy will also refer CAP customers to weatherization and energy efficiency services that can help provide long-term solutions to reduce energy usage.
  • For all customers, Duke Energy Progress has also established new time-of-use rate options and energy efficiency programs to help lower their costs and reduce energy use:
    Time-of-Use rates incentivize customers to shift electricity use to periods of low energy demand.
  • Duke Energy Progress, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, 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.

Stellantis Completes Agreement With AGI to Support National US Dealership Electrification and EV Charging Capabilities

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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The addition of AGI's electrical engineering, project management, fabrication and maintenance capabilities will provide an additional significant resource for Stellantis dealers to help accelerate their electric-vehicle (EV) readiness.

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  • The addition of AGI's electrical engineering, project management, fabrication and maintenance capabilities will provide an additional significant resource for Stellantis dealers to help accelerate their electric-vehicle (EV) readiness.
  • The move adds AGI to the Stellantis U.S. roster of EV infrastructure and training partners, including Future Energy and Vehya.
  • "We are working lockstep with our national dealer council to develop and support their long-term plans during this industry-changing transition.
  • "Stellantis recognizes the importance of dealer EV readiness and customer experience, both at the dealership level and as a leading global OEM.

Duke Energy partners with local nonprofits to distribute fans to help seniors, low-income customers beat summer heat

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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Duke Energy works with the Indiana Community Action Association to distribute funds to qualifying customers to help pay energy bills, deposits and reconnection/connection charges.

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  • Duke Energy works with the Indiana Community Action Association to distribute funds to qualifying customers to help pay energy bills, deposits and reconnection/connection charges.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.
  • The Foundation contributes more than $2 million annually in charitable gifts to Indiana and is funded by Duke Energy shareholder dollars.
  • Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), provides about 6,600 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 890,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it Indiana's largest electric supplier.

Solar Power Boosts Clean Water and Vaccine Access for 40,000 in West Africa

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the Kalalé District of Benin, West Africa, basic health services are hard to come by. Historically, a lack of electrical infrastructure in this region has meant no power to pump clean water or refrigerate vaccines. That has now changed due to a recently completed project by the Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF), with funding from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)—an independent U.S. foreign assistance agency—and in collaboration with MCC's counterpart in Benin, the Millennium Challenge Account. Across the district, 24 solar-powered water pumps and five solar-powered vaccine refrigerators have been installed, now operational and serving the people of Kalalé.

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  • Historically, a lack of electrical infrastructure in this region has meant no power to pump clean water or refrigerate vaccines.
  • Across the district, 24 solar-powered water pumps and five solar-powered vaccine refrigerators have been installed, now operational and serving the people of Kalalé.
  • "Water access meets many fundamental needs of course," says Dr. Cardinal Akpakpa, a physician in the Kalalé District village of Gberougbassi.
  • "Reliable access to clean water will not only improve hygiene measures, but it is also critical for the prevention of waterborne diseases."

Duke Energy's focus on affordability grows, surpassing $70 million in aid to customers, communities since 2021

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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"Continuing to listen to our neighbors about their needs is critical to how we show up in our local communities.

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  • "Continuing to listen to our neighbors about their needs is critical to how we show up in our local communities.
  • This year, the Duke Energy Foundation expanded its affordability focus to include critical home repairs coupled with employee volunteerism for seniors.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.
  • The foundation contributes more than $30 million annually in charitable gifts, and is funded by Duke Energy shareholder dollars.