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School Garden Collaboration Focus of 2022 Duke Energy Recipe Book

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 12, 2022

This collaboration resulted in a rich story about sustainability and the environment, while supporting Duke Energy's goal of building vibrant communities.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration resulted in a rich story about sustainability and the environment, while supporting Duke Energy's goal of building vibrant communities.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation sponsored the design and installation of an Outdoor Learning Lab with Out Teach, a Duke Energy partner and a national nonprofit built to inspire and prepare today's elementary students to become the next generation of fearless innovators.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.
  • Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "World's Best Employers" list.

Mayors in the Carolinas, Tennessee proclaim Dec. 12 'Share the Warmth Day'

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Friday, December 9, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To encourage the act of giving and sharing warmth with neighbors, the mayors of Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro and Wilmington, N.C.; Greenville, S.C.; and Nashville, Tenn., have proclaimed Dec. 12, 2022, as "Share the Warmth Day" in their respective cities.

Key Points: 
  • "Since Share the Warmth began in 2003, the goal has been to help keep our neighbors warm," said Sasha Weintraub, senior vice president and president of Piedmont Natural Gas.
  • "We've designated Dec. 12, or 12/12, as 'Share the Warmth Day' to remind customers of the huge difference they can make in the lives of our neighbors in need for no more than $12 a year.
  • When they join our Round Up program, Piedmont rounds up their monthly natural gas bill to the next dollar, and the difference is contributed to Share the Warmth.
  • Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy completes restoration to all customers in Moore County and surrounding counties

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy has restored power to all customers in Moore County and the surrounding counties affected by an attack on Saturday on two major substations.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy has restored power to all customers in Moore County and the surrounding counties affected by an attack on Saturday on two major substations.
  • "We are pleased to complete this work for the citizens of Moore County and surrounding counties a full day ahead of what we initially estimated," said Jason Hollifield, Duke Energy's general manager, Emergency Preparedness.
  • The state of North Carolina, Moore County and Duke Energy are offering up to $75,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the attacks on the Moore County substations.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

More than 10,000 customers restored as Duke Energy continues progress in Moore County

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With around 10,000 customers restored so far, Duke Energy anticipates having nearly all customers restored by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday in the aftermath of an attack on two major substations Saturday in Moore County.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With around 10,000 customers restored so far, Duke Energy anticipates having nearly all customers restored by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday in the aftermath of an attack on two major substations Saturday in Moore County.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation has made an initial commitment of $100,000 to support the needs of the local community due to the incident.
  • Duke Energy will continue to work with organizations like the Red Cross and Moore County Emergency Management to identify ways to help the residents of Moore County.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

Duke Energy's chief operating officer Dhiaa Jamil to retire in 2023

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Monday, December 5, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced that Dhiaa Jamil, executive vice president and chief operating officer, will retire midyear 2023 after a career spanning more than 41 years at the company.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced that Dhiaa Jamil, executive vice president and chief operating officer, will retire midyear 2023 after a career spanning more than 41 years at the company.
  • As chief operating officer, Jamil is responsible for the company's generation fleet, transmission grid, major project management and construction, environment, health and safety, and other related support functions.
  • Previously, he served as president of regulated generation and chief nuclear officer, where he was responsible for the largest regulated nuclear fleet in the country.
  • As chief generation officer, Gillespie works across the enterprise to integrate and advance Duke Energy's generation strategy to support the company's clean energy transition.

Duke Energy responding to outages in Moore County

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Sunday, December 4, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy crews are currently responding to widespread outages in Moore County.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy crews are currently responding to widespread outages in Moore County.
  • "Duke Energy is pursuing multiple repair paths to restore as many customers as possible, as quickly and safely as possible," said Jason Hollifield, Duke Energy's general manager, Emergency Preparedness.
  • "This is a significant local outage that is affecting nearly all customers in Moore County.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

NEC and SINAI Technologies Collaborate to Create Pathways to Decarbonization

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Friday, December 2, 2022

NOFF invested in SINAI in September 2022, recognizing that SINAI's decarbonization business could greatly contribute to the achievement of NOFF's vision.

Key Points: 
  • NOFF invested in SINAI in September 2022, recognizing that SINAI's decarbonization business could greatly contribute to the achievement of NOFF's vision.
  • NEC and SINAI have now decided to strengthen their relationship, aiming to create new social value and contribute to a carbon-free society.
  • Through this, the two companies aim to create an ecosystem for clients seeking to achieve decarbonization.
  • NEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world."

J.D. Power ranks Piedmont Natural Gas No. 1 in customer satisfaction in South Large Segment

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

1 spot in customer satisfaction with residential natural gas service in the South among large utilities, according to the J.D.

Key Points: 
  • 1 spot in customer satisfaction with residential natural gas service in the South among large utilities, according to the J.D.
  • This is the first time Piedmont Natural Gas has received the No.1 ranking, topping six other utilities in the South Large segment.
  • "Earning top honors in customer satisfaction demonstrates our strategy to put customers first," said Sasha Weintraub, senior vice president and president of Piedmont Natural Gas.
  • Piedmont Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, distributes natural gas to more than 1.1 million residential, commercial, industrial and power generation customers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Duke Energy announces $1 million in grants to support organizations focused on social justice, racial equity in North Carolina

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy today announced the recipients of $1 million in grants through the Duke Energy Foundation for North Carolina nonprofits working to advance social justice and racial equity.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy today announced the recipients of $1 million in grants through the Duke Energy Foundation for North Carolina nonprofits working to advance social justice and racial equity.
  • Since 2020, the Duke Energy Foundation has committed more than $8.6 million to social justice and racial equity organizations, with $7.5 million dedicated to support nonprofits across North Carolina.
  • This year's grant recipients are organizations focused on:
    One example of an organization receiving support in North Carolina for training and policy reform is North Carolina for Community and Justice.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.

Do Good Foods Expands with Launch of Do Good Eggs via Exclusive Partnership with Michael Foods, Largest Foodservice Supplier of Egg Products in the U.S.

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

BEDMINSTER, N.J., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Do Good Foods™, a climate-forward food solutions company that upcycles surplus grocery food into nutrient-dense animal feed, today announces Do Good Eggs™, the company's latest product innovation furthering its mission to fight food waste and combat climate change. Michael Foods, a subsidiary of Post Holdings and the largest foodservice supplier of egg products in the U.S., will work exclusively with the company to supply verified carbon reduced eggs starting in 2023 at foodservice venues nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • Michael Foods , a subsidiary of Post Holdings and the largest foodservice supplier of egg products in the U.S.,will work exclusively with the company to supply verified carbon reduced eggs starting in 2023at foodservice venues nationwide.
  • "Our partnership with Michael Foods is monumental for Do Good Foods," said Justin Kamine, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Do Good Foods.
  • Each Michael Foods customer purchasing Do Good Eggs will geta monthly "carbon receipt" quantifying the impact their company has made in the fight against climate change, simply by using Do Good Eggs.
  • As a leader in foodservice and food ingredients, Michael Foods both produces and distributes an extensive portfolio of innovative egg and potato products.