Duke Energy Florida and Duke Energy Foundation Add to Long-Standing Support for Pinellas Education Foundation With $100,000 Grant
Duke Energy Florida and the Duke Energy Foundation have strengthened their support for the Pinellas Education Foundation with a new $100,000 grant, bringing their total donations to over $4 million. The grant will support Pinellas County Schools' Future Cities program, helping students in grades 6-8 explore sustainable solutions for energy and environmental issues.
The company also renewed its sponsorship of the Stavros Institute Enterprise Village and Finance Park, which served over 14,000 students last year. Duke Energy Florida has upgraded its storefronts to showcase energy efficiency jobs and innovative tools, including thermal cameras and virtual reality experiences. The company has been a sponsor since 1989, when it was known as Florida Power
Duke Energy Florida serves 2 million customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area with 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity. The Duke Energy Foundation provides over $30 million annually in philanthropic support.
Duke Energy Florida e la Duke Energy Foundation hanno rafforzato il loro supporto per la Pinellas Education Foundation con una nuova sovvenzione di $100.000, portando il totale delle loro donazioni a oltre $4 milioni. La sovvenzione sosterrà il programma Future Cities delle scuole della contea di Pinellas, aiutando gli studenti delle classi 6-8 a esplorare soluzioni sostenibili per le questioni energetiche e ambientali.
L'azienda ha anche rinnovato il suo patrocinio dell'Enterprise Village e del Finance Park dello Stavros Institute, che hanno servito oltre 14.000 studenti lo scorso anno. Duke Energy Florida ha aggiornato le sue vetrine per mettere in mostra occupazioni legate all'efficienza energetica e strumenti innovativi, tra cui telecamere termiche e esperienze di realtà virtuale. L'azienda è stato sponsor dal 1989, anno in cui era conosciuta come Florida Power.
Duke Energy Florida serve 2 milioni di clienti su un'area di servizio di 13.000 miglia quadrate con una capacità energetica di 12.300 megawatt. La Duke Energy Foundation fornisce oltre $30 milioni ogni anno in supporto filantropico.
Duke Energy Florida y la Duke Energy Foundation han fortalecido su apoyo a la Fundación Educativa de Pinellas con una nueva subvención de $100,000, llevando sus donaciones totales a más de $4 millones. La subvención apoyará el programa Future Cities de las escuelas del condado de Pinellas, ayudando a los estudiantes de 6º a 8º grado a explorar soluciones sostenibles para los problemas energéticos y ambientales.
La compañía también renovó su patrocinio del Enterprise Village y del Finance Park del Instituto Stavros, que atendió a más de 14,000 estudiantes el año pasado. Duke Energy Florida ha mejorado sus vitrinas para mostrar trabajos de eficiencia energética y herramientas innovadoras, incluidas cámaras térmicas y experiencias de realidad virtual. La empresa ha sido patrocinadora desde 1989, cuando era conocida como Florida Power.
Duke Energy Florida sirve a 2 millones de clientes en un área de servicio de 13,000 millas cuadradas con una capacidad energética de 12,300 megavatios. La Duke Energy Foundation proporciona más de $30 millones anualmente en apoyo filantrópico.
Duke Energy Florida와 Duke Energy Foundation는 핀ellas 교육 재단에 대한 지원을 10만 달러의 새로운 보조금으로 강화하여 총 기부액을 400만 달러 이상으로 늘렸습니다. 이 보조금은 핀ellas 카운티 학교의 미래 도시 프로그램을 지원하여 6-8학년 학생들이 에너지 및 환경 문제를 위한 지속 가능한 솔루션을 탐구하는 데 도움을 줄 것입니다.
회사는 또한 스타브로스 연구소의 엔터프라이즈 빌리지 및 파이낸스 파크에 대한 후원을 갱신했으며, 지난해 14,000명 이상의 학생들이 이용했습니다. Duke Energy Florida는 에너지 효율 관련 직업 및 혁신적인 도구(열화상 카메라 및 가상 현실 경험 포함)를 선보이기 위해 매장을 업그레이드했습니다. 이 회사는 1989년부터 후원사였습니다. 당시 이름은 Florida Power였습니다.
Duke Energy Florida는 13,000 제곱 마일의 서비스 지역에서 200만 고객에게 서비스를 제공하며 에너지 용량은 12,300 메가와트입니다. Duke Energy Foundation은 매년 3천만 달러 이상의 자선 지원을 제공합니다.
Duke Energy Florida et la Duke Energy Foundation ont renforcé leur soutien à la Fondation Éducative de Pinellas avec une nouvelle subvention de 100 000 $, portant le total de leurs dons à plus de 4 millions $. La subvention soutiendra le programme Future Cities des écoles du comté de Pinellas, aidant les élèves de la 6e à la 8e à explorer des solutions durables pour les problèmes énergétiques et environnementaux.
L'entreprise a également renouvelé son parrainage de l'Enterprise Village et du Finance Park de l'Institut Stavros, qui ont servi plus de 14 000 élèves l'année dernière. Duke Energy Florida a modernisé ses vitrines pour mettre en avant des emplois liés à l'efficacité énergétique et des outils innovants, y compris des caméras thermiques et des expériences de réalité virtuelle. L'entreprise est sponsor depuis 1989, lorsqu'elle était connue sous le nom de Florida Power.
Duke Energy Florida dessert 2 millions de clients sur une zone de service de 13 000 milles carrés avec une capacité énergétique de 12 300 mégawatts. La Duke Energy Foundation fournit plus de 30 millions de dollars par an en soutien philanthropique.
Duke Energy Florida und die Duke Energy Foundation haben ihre Unterstützung für die Pinellas Education Foundation mit einem neuen Zuschuss von 100.000 US-Dollar verstärkt, wodurch sich ihre Gesamtdonationen auf über 4 Millionen US-Dollar belaufen. Der Zuschuss wird das Future Cities-Programm der Schulen im Pinellas County unterstützen, das Schüler der Klassen 6-8 dabei hilft, nachhaltige Lösungen für Energie- und Umweltprobleme zu erkunden.
Das Unternehmen hat auch sein Sponsoring des Stavros Institute Enterprise Village und des Finance Park erneuert, der im letzten Jahr über 14.000 Schüler bedient hat. Duke Energy Florida hat seine Schaufenster modernisiert, um Berufe in der Energieeffizienz und innovative Werkzeuge, einschließlich Wärmebildkameras und virtuellen Realitätserfahrungen, vorzustellen. Das Unternehmen ist seit 1989 Sponsor, als es noch als Florida Power bekannt war.
Duke Energy Florida versorgt 2 Millionen Kunden in einem 13.000 Quadratmeilen großen Versorgungsgebiet mit einer Energiekapazität von 12.300 Megawatt. Die Duke Energy Foundation stellt jährlich über 30 Millionen US-Dollar an philanthropischer Unterstützung bereit.
- Maintains strong community presence and educational initiatives
- Large service coverage: 2 million customers across 13,000-square-mile area
- Significant energy capacity of 12,300 megawatts
- Duke Energy Foundation provides substantial annual philanthropic support of $30 million
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Supports Pinellas County Schools' Future Cities program and enhanced experiences at Enterprise Village and Finance Park
Brings total company donations to more than
$4 million
ST. PETERSBURG, FL / ACCESSWIRE / January 7, 2025 / Thanks to a long-standing collaboration with Duke Energy Florida, the Duke Energy Foundation and Pinellas Education Foundation, thousands of students will experience real-world economic and innovative engineering concepts to help them reach their full potential both in and out of the classroom.
Duke Energy Foundation provided a
The company also renewed its longtime sponsorship of Pinellas County Schools' Stavros Institute Enterprise Village and Finance Park, where thousands of elementary and high school students travel from across the state to develop basic economic concepts, understand the process between businesses and consumers and learn how to make sound personal finance decisions. During last year's school year, more than 14,000 students attended the storefronts.
"Enterprise Village and Finance Park have grown into one of Pinellas County's most popular destinations and innovative learning experiences," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "Many of our employees and retirees have fond memories of Enterprise Village, visiting as students, volunteers or chaperones, which speaks to the lasting impact Pinellas Education Foundation programs have on our communities."
This year, Duke Energy Florida upgraded its storefronts in Enterprise Village and Finance Park to reflect a smarter, brighter energy future with new energy efficiency jobs and innovative tools including thermal cameras, virtual reality experiences and renewable energy concepts. Duke Energy - then Florida Power Corporation - has been a sponsor of Enterprise Village since its inception in 1989.
"Duke Energy is a valued supporter of Pinellas Education Foundation," said Kim Jowell, Pinellas Education Foundation chief executive officer. "They have a long-standing commitment to having a presence in our signature Enterprise Village and Finance Park programs.
"This year, we are particularly excited they will be providing opportunities for students to explore and create sustainable solutions around energy and environmental issues," said Jowell. "Duke Energy exemplifies how investing in education enhances student learning experiences and drives academic success."
For nearly four decades, Duke Energy Florida, its predecessor companies and the Duke Energy Foundation have supported Pinellas Education Foundation with more than
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 Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation provides more than
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.
Pinellas Education Foundation
Established in 1986, Pinellas Education Foundation is a nationally recognized, dynamic nonprofit organization committed to transforming students' lives, empowering them to achieve their full potential, and providing teachers with the resources they need to excel in the classroom. Through innovative initiatives, a strategic partnership with Pinellas County Schools, and collaboration with community partners, we work tirelessly to accelerate educational achievement for all students. With a comprehensive approach to education, our programs cover the bookends of learning, beginning with an emphasis on early literacy all the way through the intricate pathways of college and career readiness. Improving outcomes, especially for students with the greatest achievement gaps, is pivotal to our work. Our commitment to quality education spans the entire spectrum, and we are constantly evolving to address the ever-changing needs of students and teachers. To learn more, visit pinellaseducation.org.
Duke Energy Florida Media Contact: Audrey Stasko
Media line: 800.559.3853
Twitter: @DE_AudreyS
Pinellas Education Foundation Media Contact: Kate Smith
Office: 727.588.4816, Ext. 2128
Kate.Smith@pinellaseducation.org
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