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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Duke Energy announces proposed offering of $1.5 billion of convertible senior notes due 2026

Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) (“Duke Energy”) announced today that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2026 (the “convertible notes”) in a private placement under the…

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Duke Energy crews restore power to more than 61,000, and continue to respond to severe storm damage

Duke Energy has restored power to more than 61,000 customers who were affected by the severe and damaging storms that moved through Indiana Friday as well as persistent high winds Saturday. Approximately 70,000 were affected by outages, and approximately 9,200…

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Southern Company increases dividend for 22nd consecutive year; annualized rate rises to $2.80 per share

Southern Company announced today it is increasing its dividend by 8 cents per share on an annualized basis to a rate of $2.80 per share. This marks the 75th consecutive year that Southern Company has paid a dividend on its common stock that is equal…

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Southern Linc announces LTE-to-LMR interoperability for public safety customers with L3Harris XL series radios

Southern Linc, the wireless subsidiary of Southern Company (SO), has announced the availability of L3Harris Technologies radios, providing communications across LTE and P25 Land Mobile Radio (LMR) networks. The company will offer the XL Converge™ and XL Onboard™ series of…

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Virginia Natural Gas now supplying up to one-half of customer’s energy demands through additional procurement of Next Generation Natural Gas

With a continued commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) announced today it has increased the amount of its natural gas supply that is procured, transported or delivered by companies committed to lowering methane emissions as part…

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