Duke Energy and its partners are providing energy assistance to families during the holiday season as colder weather increases demand for community support. The company, along with its foundation, customers, and employees, has contributed over $6.4 million through the Share the Light Fund to local agencies that help households keep their homes warm and powered.
More than a third of this amount came from the Duke Energy Foundation, which also invested an additional $400,000 in the summer to assist families during periods of extreme heat. Since 2022, total contributions from Duke Energy and its partners have exceeded $11 million for local nonprofit organizations that connect people in need with assistance.
Loree Elswick, president of Duke Energy Foundation, said: “Behind every request for help is a story—a family, a friend, a community member working to get through a tough time. Through Share the Light Fund and our local partners, we’re able to support our neighbors in their moment of need.”
Shelly Biby, Chief Advancement Officer of Crisis Assistance Ministry, stated: “Supporting families through winter starts with partnership, and Duke Energy’s Share the Light Fund empowers Crisis Assistance Ministry to reach households swiftly with the help they need. It’s how our community comes together to help keep homes safe, warm and connected.”
Customers seeking assistance can use Duke Energy’s Payment Assistance Finder to locate local agencies. Those wishing to contribute can make recurring or one-time donations to the Share the Light Fund.
Duke Energy is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. It serves 8.6 million electric utility customers across six states and operates 55,100 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in five states. The company continues investing in grid upgrades and cleaner energy sources such as renewables and storage while focusing on reliability for its customers.
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