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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

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

Key Points: 
  • "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 partners with local nonprofits to distribute fans to help seniors, low-income customers beat summer heat

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Monday, August 21, 2023

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Duke Energy providing $145,000 in grants to support communities affected by storm devastation

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Monday, April 10, 2023

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy dedicated to renewables, is also contributing $25,000 to a west central Indiana community where it operates.

Key Points: 
  • Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy dedicated to renewables, is also contributing $25,000 to a west central Indiana community where it operates.
  • "Severe weather can be devasting for a community," said Duke Energy Indiana President Stan Pinegar.
  • Cleanup and restoration from the recent storms will take months, but these are strong communities that will rebound.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.

Duke Energy provides aid for customers, communities with nearly $100,000 in grants to support basic needs

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

"Our customers are feeling the weight of inflation and rising costs in nearly every aspect of their lives," said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana.

Key Points: 
  • "Our customers are feeling the weight of inflation and rising costs in nearly every aspect of their lives," said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana.
  • The United Way of Monroe County is one of 18 Indiana-based organizations that received grant funding through the Duke Energy Foundation.
  • Year to date, Duke Energy has contributed nearly $450,000 in energy bill assistance through its Share the Light FundSM .
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.

Duke Energy provides $34,000 in grants to support Hoosier veterans and active-duty service members

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

PLAINFIELD, Ind., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $34,000 in grants to seven Indiana organizations and initiatives focused on supporting Hoosier military veterans and active-duty service members.

Key Points: 
  • PLAINFIELD, Ind., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $34,000 in grants to seven Indiana organizations and initiatives focused on supporting Hoosier military veterans and active-duty service members.
  • "Duke Energy is, and always has been, a company focused on giving back to the communities we serve," said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana.
  • Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), provides about 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 880,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it Indiana's largest electric supplier.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.

Duke Energy Foundation awards more than $250,000 in grants to support environmental initiatives in Indiana communities

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Over the last five years, the Duke Energy Foundation has awarded more than 70 grants totaling nearly $1 million to organizations across Indiana for projects that support environmental stewardship.

Key Points: 
  • Over the last five years, the Duke Energy Foundation has awarded more than 70 grants totaling nearly $1 million to organizations across Indiana for projects that support environmental stewardship.
  • This grant funding will support the planting of new trees in these areas, as well as their long-term maintenance and care.
  • 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 Foundation invests nearly $100,000 for hunger relief in Indiana communities

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

The grants will support the purchase of canned goods, fresh produce and essential supplies to address food insecurity across the company's Indiana service territory.

Key Points: 
  • The grants will support the purchase of canned goods, fresh produce and essential supplies to address food insecurity across the company's Indiana service territory.
  • "They fill a vital role in the communities we serve, and we're committed to supporting their work to help increase food access for those in need."
  • 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.

LCG Holding Announces Acquisition of a Controlling Interest in CEC Energy (AKA Coonrod Electric Company)

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

HOUSTON, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LCG Holdings, a consortium of financial investors, today announced finalizing the acquisition of a controlling interest in CEC Energy .

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LCG Holdings, a consortium of financial investors, today announced finalizing the acquisition of a controlling interest in CEC Energy .
  • Chaden Lassoued , Chairman of LCG Holdings and the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of CEC Energy, said "We had great discussions with the CEC leadership team for over a year.
  • CEC Energy provides energy and commodity sector customers with a comprehensive service platform by Empowering People to Power Communities.
  • Through engaging and building relationships with our customers, CEC Energy provides innovative, sustainable solutions to electrify, automate, and safeguard the energy needs of today and tomorrow.

Duke Energy boosts Indiana's workforce readiness with more than $330,000 in training grants

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Monday, June 6, 2022

"Without fail, employers and community leaders I speak to in our service territory list workforce as an immediate area of focus," said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana.

Key Points: 
  • "Without fail, employers and community leaders I speak to in our service territory list workforce as an immediate area of focus," said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana.
  • Grants were awarded to the following organizations:
    The Arc of Indiana Foundation (Statewide) $25,000.Funds will support postsecondary vocational training opportunities for people with disabilities through the nonprofit's Erskine Green Training Institute.
  • 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.

ComEd, Metro Mayors Caucus Launch Program to Prepare Communities for Growing Demand for Electric Vehicles

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

ComEds investment in the EV Readiness Program will support program development, consulting and personnel costs to educate municipalities across the ComEd service region over the next two years.

Key Points: 
  • ComEds investment in the EV Readiness Program will support program development, consulting and personnel costs to educate municipalities across the ComEd service region over the next two years.
  • The EV Readiness Program builds on the ongoing collaborative efforts by ComEd and the Caucus to support communities with integrating new clean energy technology.
  • This includes a recently developed EV toolkit , and competitive grant funding opportunities to accelerate EV infrastructure adoption.
  • The program is available for communities across ComEds service territory, including the 275 communities that comprise the Caucus membership.