Duke Energy Fuels Hope: $11M Aids Local Nonprofits

Duke Energy and its foundation have committed over $11 million since 2022 to support local nonprofits, aiding customers in need. This year alone, more than $6.4 million was distributed to community agencies, with over a third coming from the Duke Energy Foundation.

The company's Share the Light Fund is central to its community resilience and heating relief efforts. This fund channels contributions from Duke Energy, its foundation, customers, and employees to local nonprofit organizations.

These agencies then use the funds to offer direct assistance, such as help with utility payments, heating fuel, and other essential services for households facing hardship. An additional $400,000 was invested earlier this year to enhance family safety.

In Greensburg, the Decatur County Emergency Management Director secured a $1,000 grant from Duke Energy for their heating relief initiative. These funds are intended for purchasing cooling equipment, including fans and cooling towers, to assist vulnerable residents. The county council unanimously approved the acceptance of this grant, which requires no matching funds.