Category Industry Updates

Duke Energy celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day with $50,000 in grants supporting training programs in South Carolina

For lineworkers, weathering the storm is just another day on the job, a job critical to building the 21st century infrastructure South Carolina’s economy will rely on. As Duke Energy celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day, it’s also important to recognize the…

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Southeast Hydrogen Hub coalition submits formal application for funding to the U.S. Department of Energy

The Southeast Hydrogen Hub coalition today announced it has completed submission of its full application to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for funding to build a green hydrogen network spanning six states and including five major utilities. As part…

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Child care access, affordability focus of new grant program from Duke Energy, Indiana Economic Development Association to address workforce challenges

The Duke Energy Foundation and the Indiana Economic Development Association (IEDA) Foundation today announced the release of a request for proposal (RFP) for a newly launched child care innovation grants program. More than $100,000 in funding will be made available to support…

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Duke Energy providing $145,000 in grants to support communities affected by storm devastation

 The Duke Energy Foundation is giving $120,000 in grants to Indiana non-profit organizations that have responded to the severe damage from the March 31-April 1 violent storm and tornadoes. Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy…

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Fresh slate of local restaurants, retail coming to ground floor of Duke Energy Plaza, including new fine-dining concept from the couple behind Kindred

Duke Energy today announced five retail tenants will open their doors on the ground floor of the company’s new headquarters in uptown Charlotte, the Duke Energy Plaza. These retailers will be exciting new destinations and emphasize the company’s commitment to…

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Duke Energy prices offering of $1.5 billion of 4.125% convertible senior notes due 2026

 Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) (“Duke Energy”) announced the pricing of its offering of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.125% convertible senior notes due 2026 (the “convertible notes”) in a private placement under the Securities Act of 1933, as…

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Operational Commencement of a Wood-fueled Biomass Power Plant in Gifu Prefecture

Operational Commencement of a Wood-fueled Biomass Power Plant in Gifu Prefecture: Marubeni and Chubu Electric’s First Biomass Power Plant Involving Local Consumption of Locally Produced Fuel Gifu Seino Green Power LLC (hereinafter, “GSGP”), established as a special purpose company by…

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