Duke Energy marks Earth Month in South Carolina with $375,000 in grants to fight trash, promote tree planting, sustain trail access
Duke Energy Foundation is marking Earth Month by awarding $375,000 in grants to 24 nonprofit and governmental organizations across South Carolina. The initiative focuses on sustaining natural resources through park management, tree planting, trail maintenance, and litter prevention efforts.
The grants support various organizations including South Carolina State Parks, Foothills Trail Conservancy, and TreesUpstate, among others. Duke Energy employees have also volunteered their time in April, participating in five organized trash pickups across the state.
The funding aims to protect and enhance South Carolina's natural assets during a period of significant population growth. Through the Energy Savings Tree Giveaway program, the initiative has helped thousands of Upstate residents reduce electricity costs. Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), serving 8.6 million electric customers across six states, continues its commitment to environmental stewardship while executing an ambitious energy transition focused on grid upgrades and cleaner generation.
La Duke Energy Foundation celebra il Mese della Terra assegnando 375.000 dollari in sovvenzioni a 24 organizzazioni no-profit e governative in tutta la Carolina del Sud. L'iniziativa è incentrata sulla conservazione delle risorse naturali attraverso la gestione dei parchi, la piantumazione di alberi, la manutenzione dei sentieri e la prevenzione dei rifiuti.
Le sovvenzioni supportano diverse organizzazioni, tra cui South Carolina State Parks, Foothills Trail Conservancy e TreesUpstate, tra le altre. I dipendenti di Duke Energy hanno inoltre offerto il loro tempo come volontari ad aprile, partecipando a cinque raccolte di rifiuti organizzate in tutto lo stato.
I fondi mirano a proteggere e valorizzare le risorse naturali della Carolina del Sud in un periodo di forte crescita demografica. Grazie al programma Energy Savings Tree Giveaway, l'iniziativa ha aiutato migliaia di residenti dell'Upstate a ridurre i costi dell'elettricità. Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), che serve 8,6 milioni di clienti elettrici in sei stati, continua il suo impegno nella tutela ambientale, portando avanti una transizione energetica ambiziosa focalizzata sull'aggiornamento della rete e su una generazione più pulita.
Duke Energy Foundation celebra el Mes de la Tierra otorgando 375,000 dólares en subvenciones a 24 organizaciones sin fines de lucro y gubernamentales en todo Carolina del Sur. La iniciativa se centra en la conservación de los recursos naturales mediante la gestión de parques, la plantación de árboles, el mantenimiento de senderos y la prevención de basura.
Las subvenciones apoyan a diversas organizaciones, incluyendo South Carolina State Parks, Foothills Trail Conservancy y TreesUpstate, entre otras. Los empleados de Duke Energy también han ofrecido su tiempo como voluntarios en abril, participando en cinco jornadas organizadas de recolección de basura en todo el estado.
Los fondos buscan proteger y mejorar los recursos naturales de Carolina del Sur durante un período de crecimiento poblacional significativo. A través del programa Energy Savings Tree Giveaway, la iniciativa ha ayudado a miles de residentes del Upstate a reducir los costos de electricidad. Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), que atiende a 8.6 millones de clientes eléctricos en seis estados, continúa su compromiso con la protección ambiental mientras lleva a cabo una ambiciosa transición energética centrada en la modernización de la red y una generación más limpia.
듀크 에너지 재단(Duke Energy Foundation)은 지구의 달을 맞아 사우스캐롤라이나 전역의 24개 비영리 및 정부 기관에 37만 5천 달러의 보조금을 수여합니다. 이 이니셔티브는 공원 관리, 나무 심기, 산책로 유지보수, 쓰레기 예방 활동을 통해 자연 자원 보전에 중점을 둡니다.
보조금은 사우스캐롤라이나 주립공원(South Carolina State Parks), 푸스힐스 트레일 컨서번시(Foothills Trail Conservancy), 트리즈업스테이트(TreesUpstate) 등 다양한 기관을 지원합니다. 또한 듀크 에너지 직원들은 4월 한 달 동안 자원봉사로 다섯 차례 주 전역에서 쓰레기 수거 활동에 참여했습니다.
이 자금은 인구가 급격히 증가하는 시기에 사우스캐롤라이나의 자연 자산을 보호하고 향상하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 에너지 절약 나무 증정 프로그램(Energy Savings Tree Giveaway)을 통해 이 이니셔티브는 업스테이트 지역 주민 수천 명이 전기 요금을 절감할 수 있도록 도왔습니다. 듀크 에너지(NYSE: DUK)는 6개 주에서 860만 전기 고객에게 서비스를 제공하며, 그리드 업그레이드와 청정 에너지 생산에 중점을 둔 야심찬 에너지 전환을 추진하면서 환경 보호에 대한 약속을 이어가고 있습니다.
La Duke Energy Foundation célèbre le Mois de la Terre en attribuant 375 000 dollars de subventions à 24 organisations à but non lucratif et gouvernementales à travers la Caroline du Sud. Cette initiative vise à préserver les ressources naturelles par la gestion des parcs, la plantation d’arbres, l’entretien des sentiers et la prévention des déchets.
Les subventions soutiennent diverses organisations, notamment South Carolina State Parks, Foothills Trail Conservancy et TreesUpstate, entre autres. Les employés de Duke Energy ont également donné de leur temps en avril en participant à cinq opérations de ramassage de déchets organisées à travers l’État.
Le financement a pour objectif de protéger et d’améliorer les richesses naturelles de la Caroline du Sud en période de forte croissance démographique. Grâce au programme Energy Savings Tree Giveaway, l’initiative a aidé des milliers d’habitants de l’Upstate à réduire leurs coûts d’électricité. Duke Energy (NYSE : DUK), qui dessert 8,6 millions de clients électriques dans six États, poursuit son engagement en faveur de la protection de l’environnement tout en menant une transition énergétique ambitieuse axée sur la modernisation du réseau et une production plus propre.
Duke Energy Foundation begeht den Earth Month, indem sie 375.000 US-Dollar an Zuschüssen an 24 gemeinnützige und staatliche Organisationen in South Carolina vergibt. Die Initiative konzentriert sich auf den Erhalt natürlicher Ressourcen durch Parkmanagement, Baumpflanzungen, Wegpflege und Müllvermeidung.
Die Zuschüsse unterstützen verschiedene Organisationen, darunter South Carolina State Parks, Foothills Trail Conservancy und TreesUpstate. Mitarbeiter von Duke Energy haben im April zudem freiwillig an fünf organisierten Müllsammelaktionen im Bundesstaat teilgenommen.
Die Finanzierung zielt darauf ab, die natürlichen Ressourcen South Carolinas in einer Zeit erheblicher Bevölkerungszunahme zu schützen und zu verbessern. Durch das Energy Savings Tree Giveaway-Programm hat die Initiative Tausenden von Bewohnern im Upstate geholfen, ihre Stromkosten zu senken. Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), das 8,6 Millionen Stromkunden in sechs Bundesstaaten versorgt, setzt sein Engagement für Umweltverantwortung fort und verfolgt dabei eine ehrgeizige Energiewende mit Fokus auf Netzmodernisierung und sauberere Energieerzeugung.
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- Duke Energy Foundation funding goes to 24 nonprofit, governmental organizations across the state
- Grants support efforts that work to ensure future generations enjoy the tremendous benefits of the natural resources of the Palmetto State
Why it matters: By educating ourselves about environmental issues and making small changes, such as reducing plastic use, recycling, conserving energy and planting trees, we can move towards understanding the impact of our actions and become more responsible stewards of the earth, ensuring that it remains a thriving, livable place for us all especially at a time of booming population growth in the state. Every effort, no matter how small, contributes to a better, cleaner world.
Where the money goes: The following qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits and governmental organizations received funding from Duke Energy Foundation (click here for additional details):
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Dozens of Duke Energy employees also volunteered their time and energy in April by supporting five organized trash pickups and similar events in communities across the state.
What they're saying
Tim Pearson, Duke Energy's
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Duane Parrish, South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism executive director:
"The Upstate has been through a lot since last fall. From the first responders who secured our safety after Helene and in the recent wildfires, to the partners who have stepped up afterwards to help make us whole again, we have not had to face those dark days and difficult challenges alone. We are incredibly grateful to Duke Energy, who has been an amazing partner to South Carolina State Parks for many years. They have a heart for what we do in State Parks, and their generous support is pivotal in helping us protect, advance, and share our treasured places with visitors."
Aaron Davis, TreesUpstate executive director:
"For the past nine years, Duke Energy has helped thousands of Upstate residents save electricity costs through this really "cool" Energy Savings Tree Giveaway program. Their generosity and partnership show how much Duke Energy values nonprofits, communities, and our wonderful natural resources."
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