Duke Energy Corporation

On Wednesday, Sept. 11, Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe kicked-off an incredible day of giving with a check presentation to Nourish Up. The $4,000 contribution will aid in the non-profit's fight against food insecurity in Mecklenburg County, NC. Shortly after the applause, smiles and handshakes, it was time to work. Nearly 150 blue-shirted employee volunteers quickly began clearing tables, sorting food items and forming mini bag-filling assembly lines to produce inclement weather packs. The packs, filled with shelf-stable food items, will be provided to 500 Nourish Up recipients, equipping them with meals for short-term emergencies. Once completed, employees penned letters of encouragement to families supported by Ronald McDonald House Charities, and Operation Gratitude ‘thank you’ notes to be mailed to veterans, first responders and active-duty military stationed around the world. This was one of several events held as part of Duke Energy’s internal Power of Giving campaign, where employees support the communities we serve through charitable giving and volunteerism.

We’re strengthening community resilience: Duke Energy Corporation Foundation tops $19.5 million in disaster readiness and recovery investments since 2020. Learn more about how we partner with communities for resilience and recovery. #WeAreDE #philanthropy https://lnkd.in/dHbWs_br

For more than 20 years, Katherine Neebe has been a champion for sustainability. Holding leadership positions at WWF and Walmart, Neebe has established a well-respected track record in social responsibility, environmental stewardship and corporate governance. Today, serving as the Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP of Sustainability, Policy & Philanthropy at Duke Energy, Neebe plays a critical role in helping the company respond to social issues as it navigates its clean energy transformation to #netzero. She also oversees the Duke Energy Foundation’s philanthropic efforts to support communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. Energy Digital recently highlighted Neebe’s journey to becoming a standout figure who continues to drive change in the industry. Read more: http://spr.ly/6047WcmIh

On July 28, 68-year-old Magno Alvarez Ruiz wandered away from home. His family, who says Ruiz has dementia, quickly called 911 after realizing he was gone. Shortly after, the Spartanburg Police Department deployed 40 officers, search-and-rescue canines and drones to find the missing South Carolina man. A drone — purchased last year with support from a Duke Energy Foundation grant — was the first to spot Ruiz in a heavily wooded area about a mile from home. “The cameras, the zoom, the clarity…we were fortunate to get some of the best technology out there,” said Robbie Swofford of Spartanburg County Emergency Services. “This was huge for us.” Read the full story of the rescue effort that brought Magno Alvarez Ruiz home safely to his family. https://lnkd.in/gN2aEKU7

Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas employees focus on all aspects of natural resource conservation and the environment, including efforts that promote biodiversity of plants and animals. See how volunteerism and proactive initiatives headed by the Natural Resources Group are preserving our planet and creating a better future for all. http://spr.ly/6045mdMn3.

It's National #HydroDay, and we're celebrating our history and the people who have made it possible. Since 1904, Duke Energy has harnessed the power of water to help serve our customers. Today, the company’s 27 hydroelectric stations are still an important part of our balanced energy mix on the road to a cleaner energy future. Learn more about the history of hydro plants, the investments Duke Energy is making in these assets, and employees committed to producing reliable, carbon-free energy. #HydroPowers http://spr.ly/6040m6XBr.

I had the privilege of presenting our Chief Nuclear Officer Kelvin Henderson with the U.S. Women in Nuclear Champion Award. This honor celebrates individuals who openly support and empower women to achieve their professional goals. Throughout his 30-year career, Kelvin has advocated for the recognition and advancement of female leaders at Duke Energy and in the industry through development, education and mentorship. Kelvin is a committed ally of women in nuclear and understands the importance of building programs to develop the leaders of tomorrow that our industry needs to usher in the next generation. I can’t think of someone more deserving to receive this recognition.

“Our students are meeting people who look like them. They see themselves reflected back – and they get to see that their goals are attainable.” With support from the Duke Energy Foundation, Youth Energy Academy teachers and mentors are preparing students for energy careers of the future and showing them that even their wildest professional ambitions are within reach. http://spr.ly/6046l4ijk.

Hurricane #Debby left roughly 850,000 customers without power. More than 10,000 line and tree workers, damage assessors and support teams deployed across #Florida and the #Carolinas, and worked alongside power plant workers, grid operators and storm response teams to restore power for most customers within 24 hours. Working in tandem with strategically placed crews, smart technology, infrastructure investments and other grid strengthening measures helped save more than 500,000 hours of total outage time and automatically restored approximately 150,000 customer outages. “Our goal is always to be ready to respond when a storm strikes,” said Scott Batson, senior vice president and chief power grid officer at Duke Energy. “And the combination of our people, advanced technology and a storm response process that we work to improve after every storm helps us maintain that readiness to serve our customers effectively when they count on us most.” Learn more about the strategic investments and year-round preparations fueling Duke Energy’s response to severe weather: http://spr.ly/6047lg4Hh

Duke Energy has posted its second-quarter 2024 financial results in a news release available here: http://spr.ly/6040Ynq84.