Qualified nonprofit organizations in South Carolina can now apply for grants from the Duke Energy Foundation to support existing programs that prepare homes for energy efficiency improvements. These microgrants, which can be as much as $20,000, are aimed at helping nonprofits make repairs necessary for households to become eligible for weatherization and other energy-saving upgrades.
Many homes across South Carolina face barriers such as roof leaks, electrical hazards, mold, pest infestations, or structural issues that must be addressed before they can benefit from energy efficiency programs. The Duke Energy Foundation’s funding is intended to help address these challenges by supporting health and safety repairs directly related to making homes ready for further improvements.
Only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with established health and safety home repair programs are eligible to apply. The funds must be used specifically for repairs like roof work, electrical and plumbing fixes, structural stabilization, mold remediation, radon mitigation, and pest control. The grants cannot be used directly for weatherization or energy efficiency upgrades themselves. Nonprofits interested in this one-time opportunity have until Oct. 30 to submit their applications.
Tim Pearson, president of Duke Energy in South Carolina, said: “Recent legislative efforts have made it clear that South Carolina’s leaders realize the importance of energy efficiency and weatherization programs in moderating energy bills and the growing demand on the electric grid. As Duke Energy looks to new ways of expanding these offerings, we also understand the need to help address the underlying safety issues in homes that are barriers to these efforts.”
Duke Energy has increased incentives and expanded eligibility for many of its residential and business energy efficiency programs in South Carolina to encourage broader participation and help customers save on costs. More details about these initiatives can be found at https://www.duke-energy.com/SummerSavings.
The Duke Energy Foundation provides more than $30 million each year in philanthropic support within communities served by Duke Energy customers. Funded by shareholders, the foundation focuses on meeting community needs through various initiatives.
Duke Energy is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving 8.6 million electric customers across six states and operating a total of 55,100 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas services reach 1.7 million customers across five states. The company continues its transition toward cleaner energy sources while investing in major grid upgrades.
Further information about Duke Energy’s work is available at https://www.duke-energy.com/ and through their news center online.
