The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded $22,500 through its America250 initiative’s first round of grants benefiting five Florida nonprofits ahead of America’s upcoming semiquincentennial celebration. Projects supported include affordable housing efforts, accessible park infrastructure improvements, historical festivities planning and veteran assistance programs.
FirstEnergy announced plans for an $24 million upgrade of an important power line in northwest Ohio aimed at improving reliability for local customers. The project involves new structures designed for severe weather resilience as part of broader regional investments through Energize365.
Potomac Edison has introduced a new time-of-use rate for Maryland residents starting April 20. Customers can save money by shifting electricity use away from peak times under this program.
Kokosing Solar released details on when adding battery storage makes sense for homes or businesses using solar panels. The guidance covers financial considerations, technical requirements like system sizing, staffing expertise at Kokosing Solar—and broader impacts such as resilience during outages.
Duke Energy will donate $1,000 for every Tampa Bay Rays win during the upcoming baseball season as part of its ongoing effort to assist Floridians struggling with utility bills. The initiative follows last year’s donation of $82,000 through similar efforts.
Duke Energy Indiana says its self-healing technology has significantly reduced customer outages during storm season. Nearly half the company’s service area now benefits from these automated systems.
Duke Energy Florida held an event in Clearwater introducing its Neighborhood Energy Saver Program. Eligible residents can receive free home assessments and up to twenty no-cost improvements designed to lower electricity bills.
Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives has named winners for three major scholarship programs supporting academic achievement among member families across Ohio. Awards recognize both college-bound students and those entering technical fields.
Duke Energy will hold its annual shareholders meeting online on May 7. Shareholders can participate virtually to vote and ask questions. CEO Harry Sideris is expected to review performance highlights and modernization efforts.
FirstEnergy Transmission is completing major power grid upgrades in Trumbull County designed to improve reliability for over 16,000 customers. The $24 million project replaces aging infrastructure with modern equipment as part of a broader investment plan. Company leaders say these efforts will strengthen service amid growing energy demands.