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Grants aim to help address labor needs by training technical college students to help meet demand as state continues to grow Meeting the demands of South Carolina's continued growth will require more than new infrastructure. It will require a skilled workforce ready to build it. To help strengthen that talent pipeline, Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $180,000 in grants to nine technical colleges across the state to expand construction-related training, enhance hands-on learning opportunities and support industry-recognized certifications in high-demand fields. Our view: "Projects like our new natural gas facility in Anderson County will help power South Carolina's growth while creating good jobs in the communities we serve," said Tim Pearson, Duke Energy South Carolina president. "The construction of that facility over the next few years will need potentially thousands of highly skilled trade workers to complete, and these grants will help ensure local students and workers are

Customers can access tools to track energy use and find assistance resources As high temperatures continue across much of North Carolina and South Carolina, Duke Energy is reminding customers about tools that can help them stay informed about their energy use and connect them with assistance programs if they need help. The reminder comes as federal climate data shows July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded across the contiguous United States, according to NOAA. "Summer weather can have a significant impact on how much energy a household uses," said Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy's North Carolina president. "We're helping customers stay informed with tools that explain how weather and other factors can affect energy use, while also connecting customers with assistance resources when they need support." Tools that help customers stay informed Duke Energy offers several tools that can help customers monitor and better understand their energy use. Bill Insights in the Duke Energy app

Effort will help strengthen vital downtown areas and bring new energy to community gathering spaces The Duke Energy Foundation is investing $175,000 in South Carolina communities through its Main Street Revitalization grant program to support projects that enhance downtown districts, neighborhood centers and commercial corridors across the state. "Main Street can be the heart of thriving communities," said Tim Pearson, Duke Energy's South Carolina state president. "This grant program will invest in local ideas that enhance quality of life and can help create opportunities for future growth, particularly in rural communities across the state." How it works: South Carolina government entities and qualified nonprofit organizations can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to invest in projects that create vibrant places to live, work and gather while supporting long-term economic growth and development. Eligible projects may include: Facade improvements Streetscape enhancements Public

More than 2,000 electric lineworkers, tree trimmers and support personnel helped restore more than 340,000 customer power outages across Greater Cincinnati after multiple severe storms caused widespread damage throughout the region last week. Here's what happened Storm workers restored 85% of customer outages less than 48 hours after last Tuesday afternoon's derecho caused extensive damage to the electric system. It was the region's first derecho since 2012 and was followed by additional storm fronts that caused further outages and slowed power restoration efforts. According to the National Weather Service, a derecho is a rare, widespread, long-lived windstorm associated with fast-moving thunderstorms. It can produce damage similar to a tornado, but typically along a broad, straight path. Our view Amy Spiller, Duke Energy Ohio/Kentucky president: "We appreciate the patience, understanding and support our customers showed as crews worked through extensive damage and challenging weather

Plan balances reliability, diverse resources and costs while helping communities in the Carolinas continue to build robust economies Near-term actions serve our customers' rising energy needs while keeping customer benefits, value and future optionality central to resource planning South Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, attracting new residents, major employers and billions of dollars in economic investment. Meeting the state's energy needs requires a reliable energy system that can support thriving communities while keeping costs as low as possible for customers. Duke Energy's 2026 Carolinas Resource Plan – submitted Aug. 14 to the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) – reflects execution already underway and highlights new opportunities to power South Carolina's future. The strategy is designed to maximize the value of existing assets while making prudent investments in additional diverse resources needed to serve the state's growing