Duke Energy launches $500,000 grant opportunity for organizations supporting western North Carolina recovery efforts
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has announced a new $500,000 grant opportunity to support organizations leading long-term recovery efforts in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Eligible organizations can apply for grants up to $25,000 through Feb. 17, 2025.
This initiative builds upon Duke Energy's previous $2.2 million commitment for disaster relief, rebuilding, and readiness efforts in North Carolina. The Duke Energy Foundation, funded by shareholders, provides over $30 million annually in philanthropic support.
Duke Energy serves 8.4 million electric utility customers across six states and 1.7 million natural gas customers across five states. The company is pursuing clean energy goals, including net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) ha annunciato una nuova opportunità di finanziamento di $500.000 per sostenere le organizzazioni che guidano gli sforzi di recupero a lungo termine in North Carolina occidentale dopo l'uragano Helene. Le organizzazioni idonee possono fare richiesta per finanziamenti fino a $25.000 entro il 17 febbraio 2025.
Questa iniziativa si basa sul precedente impegno di $2,2 milioni di Duke Energy per aiuti in caso di calamità, ricostruzione e preparazione in North Carolina. La Duke Energy Foundation, finanziata dagli azionisti, fornisce oltre $30 milioni all'anno in supporto filantropico.
Duke Energy serve 8,4 milioni di clienti di energia elettrica in sei stati e 1,7 milioni di clienti di gas naturale in cinque stati. L'azienda sta perseguendo obiettivi di energia pulita, inclusa la riduzione a zero delle emissioni di metano dalla sua attività di gas naturale entro il 2030 e la riduzione a zero delle emissioni di carbonio dalla generazione di elettricità entro il 2050.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) ha anunciado una nueva oportunidad de subvención de $500,000 para apoyar a organizaciones que lideren los esfuerzos de recuperación a largo plazo en el oeste de Carolina del Norte tras el huracán Helene. Las organizaciones elegibles pueden solicitar subvenciones de hasta $25,000 hasta el 17 de febrero de 2025.
Esta iniciativa se basa en el compromiso anterior de $2.2 millones de Duke Energy para ayuda en desastres, reconstrucción y preparación en Carolina del Norte. La Fundación Duke Energy, financiada por accionistas, proporciona más de $30 millones al año en apoyo filantrópico.
Duke Energy atiende a 8.4 millones de clientes de servicios eléctricos en seis estados y 1.7 millones de clientes de gas natural en cinco estados. La empresa está persiguiendo metas de energía limpia, incluyendo emisiones netas de metano cero de su negocio de gas natural para 2030 y emisiones netas de carbono cero de la generación de electricidad para 2050.
듀크 에너지 (NYSE: DUK)가 허리케인 헬렌 이후 노스캐롤라이나 서부에서 장기 복구 노력을 이끄는 조직을 지원하기 위해 새로운 $500,000 보조금 기회를 발표했습니다. 자격이 있는 조직은 2025년 2월 17일까지 최대 $25,000의 보조금을 신청할 수 있습니다.
이 이니셔티브는 노스캐롤라이나에서 재난 구호, 재건 및 준비 노력에 대해 듀크 에너지가 이전에 약속한 $2.2백만에 기반하고 있습니다. 듀크 에너지 재단은 주주들에 의해 자금이 지원되며 매년 $30백만 이상의 자선 지원을 제공합니다.
듀크 에너지는 6개 주에서 840만 개의 전기 유틸리티 고객과 5개 주에서 170만 개의 천연가스 고객에게 서비스를 제공합니다. 이 회사는 2030년까지 천연가스 사업에서의 메탄 배출 제로, 2050년까지 전기 생산에서의 탄소 배출 제로 목표를 포함한 청정 에너지 목표를 추구하고 있습니다.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) a annoncé une nouvelle opportunité de subvention de $500,000 pour soutenir les organisations menant des efforts de récupération à long terme dans l'ouest de la Caroline du Nord à la suite de l'ouragan Helene. Les organisations éligibles peuvent postuler pour des subventions allant jusqu'à $25,000 jusqu'au 17 février 2025.
Cette initiative s'appuie sur l'engagement précédent de Duke Energy d'$2,2 millions pour l'aide en cas de catastrophe, la reconstruction et les efforts de préparation en Caroline du Nord. La Duke Energy Foundation, financée par les actionnaires, fournit plus de $30 millions par an en soutien philanthropique.
Duke Energy sert 8,4 millions de clients d'électricité dans six États et 1,7 million de clients de gaz naturel dans cinq États. L'entreprise poursuit des objectifs d'énergie propre, y compris des émissions de méthane nulles de son activité de gaz naturel d'ici 2030 et des émissions de carbone nulles de la production d'électricité d'ici 2050.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) hat eine neue Fördermöglichkeit in Höhe von $500.000 angekündigt, um Organisationen zu unterstützen, die langfristige Wiederherstellungsbemühungen im westlichen North Carolina nach dem Hurrikan Helene leiten. Berechtigte Organisationen können bis zum 17. Februar 2025 Fördermittel von bis zu $25.000 beantragen.
Diese Initiative baut auf dem vorherigen Engagement von Duke Energy für $2,2 Millionen für Katastrophenhilfe, Wiederaufbau und Vorbereitungsmaßnahmen in North Carolina auf. Die Duke Energy Foundation, die von den Aktionären finanziert wird, bietet jährlich über $30 Millionen an philanthropischer Unterstützung.
Duke Energy bedient 8,4 Millionen Stromkunden in sechs Bundesstaaten und 1,7 Millionen Erdgas-Kunden in fünf Bundesstaaten. Das Unternehmen verfolgt Ziele für saubere Energie, einschließlich der Nullung der Methanemissionen aus seinem Erdgasgeschäft bis 2030 und der Nullung der Kohlenstoffemissionen aus der Stromerzeugung bis 2050.
- Large customer base with 8.4M electric and 1.7M natural gas customers
- Strong commitment to clean energy transition with clear net-zero targets
- Substantial philanthropic presence through $30M annual foundation funding
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Western North Carolina -based organizations encouraged to apply for a$25,000 - Announcement builds on previous
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"We understand the long-term challenges our communities in western
The announcement builds on Duke Energy's previous commitment of more than
Organizations interested in applying for funding can find detailed information and application guidelines on Duke Energy's website here.
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The Duke Energy Foundation provides more than
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Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in
Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition, keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear.
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