Hummel and other lineworkers build and maintain power lines and equipment that carry about 6,300 megawatts of electricity from a diverse mix of power plants to nearly 890,000 Hoosier homes and businesses.
The people Ghent cares about also include Duke Energy customers – there are 1.9 million in Florida. Her team maintains and improves the electric grid to make sure they have service.
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We welcomed nearly 50 Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU students to our Charlotte, N.C., headquarters to learn about the company and the numerous career opportunities that Duke Energy offers.
This month and throughout the year we provide psychologically safe forums for LGBTQ+ employees and allies through internal events and external outreach.
When severe weather strikes, customers count on essential workers to help communities recover, and Duke Energy has been recognized for its efforts during Hurricane Idalia as an Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Emergency Response Award recipient.
The Duke Energy Foundation, funded by Duke Energy shareholders, recently awarded $180,000 in emergency preparedness and resiliency grants to 13 organizations and agencies in Florida.
Cochran got a job at Duke Energy after graduating from CFCC’s electrical lineworker training program in June 2023. Today, he works on a team of experienced lineworkers, learning how to troubleshoot power outages and make necessary repairs to keep the lights on for customers.
The Florida State Parks Foundation yesterday joined Duke Energy Florida and its foundation, along with the Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park, to unveil a new, state-of-the-art accessible playground at Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park near Tallahassee.
As hurricane season begins, emergency managers and first responders turn their eyes to the tropics as they continue to prepare their communities for the possibility of impacts from severe weather.
The Duke Energy Foundation is accepting grant applications to award $700,000 in total funding to help North Carolina communities increase their resiliency against major weather events and other natural disasters.
Duke Energy Indiana customers who may be struggling to pay their energy bills can apply now for up to $300 in financial assistance. The company announced today it has dedicated an additional $100,000 through its Share the Light Fund to help individuals and families in need.
At Duke Energy, we’re always improving operations and finding smart, safe and innovative ways to power the communities we serve. We’re embracing new...