Duke Energy offers grants up to $20,000 for South Carolina programs that make homes ready for energy efficiency upgrades
Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) has announced a new grant initiative through its Foundation, offering up to $20,000 to qualified South Carolina nonprofits that help prepare homes for energy efficiency improvements. The program targets homes that currently cannot benefit from weatherization programs due to pre-existing health and safety issues.
Eligible 501(C)(3) nonprofits must have established programs addressing repairs such as roof replacement, electrical upgrades, plumbing repairs, structural stabilization, and pest control. Applications are open from September 17 to October 30, 2025. The initiative aligns with Duke Energy's broader strategy to expand energy efficiency programs in South Carolina, where the company serves millions of customers.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) ha annunciato una nuova iniziativa di sovvenzioni tramite la sua Fondazione, offrendo fino a 20.000 dollari a enti no-profit idonei della Carolina del Sud che aiutano a preparare le case per interventi di efficienza energetica. Il programma è rivolto a case che attualmente non possono beneficiare dei programmi di weatherization a causa di problemi di salute e sicurezza preesistenti.
Le organizzazioni 501(C)(3) idonee devono avere programmi consolidati che affrontino riparazioni come sostituzione del tetto, aggiornamenti elettrici, riparazioni idrauliche, stabilizzazione strutturale e controllo di parassiti. Le domande sono aperte dal 17 settembre al 30 ottobre 2025. L’iniziativa è in linea con la strategia più ampia di Duke Energy di espandere i programmi di efficienza energetica in Carolina del Sud, dove l’azienda serve milioni di clienti.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) ha anunciado una nueva iniciativa de donaciones a través de su Fundación, que ofrece hasta 20.000 dólares a organizaciones sin fines de lucro calificadas de Carolina del Sur que ayudan a preparar las viviendas para mejoras de eficiencia energética. El programa está dirigido a viviendas que actualmente no pueden beneficiarse de los programas de weatherization debido a problemas de salud y seguridad preexistentes.
Las organizaciones sin fines de lucro 501(C)(3) elegibles deben contar con programas establecidos que aborden reparaciones como reemplazo de techos, mejoras eléctricas, reparaciones de plomería, estabilización estructural y control de plagas. Las solicitudes están abiertas desde el 17 de septiembre hasta el 30 de octubre de 2025. La iniciativa se alinea con la estrategia más amplia de Duke Energy para ampliar los programas de eficiencia energética en Carolina del Sur, donde la empresa atiende a millones de clientes.
듀크 에너지(Duke Energy, NYSE: DUK)는 재단을 통해 새로운 보조금 이니셔티브를 발표했습니다. 남부 카롤라이나 주의 자격을 갖춘 비영리 단체에 최대 20,000달러를 제공하여 에너지 효율 개선을 위한 주택 준비를 돕습니다. 이 프로그램은 건강 및 안전 문제로 인해 현재 웨더라이제이션(weatherization) 프로그램의 혜택을 받을 수 없는 주택을 대상으로 합니다.
자격 요건이 있는 501(C)(3) 비영리 단체는 지붕 교체, 전기 업그레이드, 배관 수리, 구조적 안정화, 해충 방제 등 수리 작업을 다루는 기존 프로그램을 보유하고 있어야 합니다. 신청은 2025년 9월 17일부터 10월 30일까지 접수됩니다. 이 이니셔티브는 남카롤라이나에서 에너지 효율 프로그램을 확대하려는 듀크 에너지의 더 넓은 전략과 일치합니다. 회사는 수백만 명의 고객에게 서비스를 제공합니다.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) a annoncé une nouvelle initiative de subventions via sa Fondation, offrant jusqu’à 20 000 dollars à des organisations à but non lucratif éligibles en Caroline du Sud qui aident à préparer les maisons pour des améliorations d’efficacité énergétique. Le programme vise les maisons qui ne peuvent pas bénéficier des programmes de weatherization en raison de problèmes de santé et de sécurité préexistants.
Les organisations 501(C)(3) éligibles doivent disposer de programmes établis couvrant des réparations telles que remplacement du toit, améliorations électriques, réparations de plomberie, stabilisation structurelle et lutte contre les nuisibles. Les candidatures sont ouvertes du 17 septembre au 30 octobre 2025. Cette initiative s’inscrit dans la stratégie plus large de Duke Energy visant à étendre les programmes d’efficacité énergétique en Caroline du Sud, où l’entreprise dessert des millions de clients.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) hat eine neue Zuschussinitiative über seine Stiftung angekündigt und bietet qualifizierten gemeinnützigen Organisationen in South Carolina bis zu 20.000 US-Dollar, um Häuser für Energieeffizienzverbesserungen vorzubereiten. Das Programm richtet sich an Häuser, die derzeit nicht von Weatherization-Programmen profitieren können, aufgrund vorhandener Gesundheits- und Sicherheitsprobleme.
Zugehörige 501(C)(3)-Organisationen müssen etablierte Programme haben, die Reparaturen wie Dacheindeckung, elektrische Upgrades, Sanitärreparaturen, strukturelle Stabilisierung und Schädlingsbekämpfung abdecken. Bewerbungen sind vom 17. September bis zum 30. Oktober 2025 geöffnet. Die Initiative steht im Einklang mit Dukes breiterer Strategie, Programme zur Energieeffizienz in South Carolina auszuweiten, wo das Unternehmen Millionen von Kunden bedient.
شركة Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) أعلنت عن مبادرة منح جديدة من خلال مؤسستها، وتقدم حتى 20,000 دولار للجمعيات الخيرية المؤهلة في كارولاينا الجنوبية التي تساعد في تجهيز المنازل لتحسينات كفاءة الطاقة. تستهدف البرنامج المنازل التي لا يمكنها حالياً الاستفادة من برامج تحسين كفاءة الطاقة بسبب مشاكل صحية وسلامة موجودة مسبقاً.
يجب أن تكون المنظمات غير الربحية المؤهلة (501(C)(3)) لديها برامج قائمة تتناول إصلاحات مثل استبدال السقف، التحسينات الكهربائية، إصلاحات السباكة، الاستقرار الهيكلي ومكافحة الآفات. التقديم مفتوح من 17 سبتمبر حتى 30 أكتوبر 2025. تتماشى المبادرة مع الاستراتيجية الأوسع لشركة Duke Energy لتوسيع برامج كفاءة الطاقة في كارولاينا الجنوبية، حيث تخدم الشركة ملايين العملاء.
杜克能源（NYSE: DUK）宣布通过其基金会推出一项新的资助计划，向符合条件的南卡罗来纳州非营利组织提供最高 20,000 美元，用于帮助为能源效率改进做好居家准备。该计划面向因现有健康与安全问题而目前无法从天气化计划中受益的住房。
符合条件的 501(C)(3) 非营利组织必须具备已确立的项目，涵盖修缮工作如屋顶更换、电气升级、管道维修、结构稳定性以及防治害虫等。申请时间为 2025 年 9 月 17 日至 10 月 30 日。该倡议与 Duke Energy 扩大南卡罗来纳州能源效率项目的总体战略一致，该公司为数百万客户提供服务。
- Foundation provides over $30 million annually in philanthropic support
- Initiative addresses key barriers to energy efficiency implementation
- Aligns with legislative efforts to promote energy efficiency in South Carolina
- Company has increased incentives for energy efficiency programs
- Grants limited to maximum of $20,000 per organization
- Funds cannot be used for direct weatherization or energy efficiency repairs
- Many homes across the state are unable to benefit from weatherization programs because of pre-existing health and safety issues
- Qualified nonprofit organizations with existing programs can apply through Oct. 30
Why it matters: Many homes across the Palmetto State are unable to benefit from weatherization programs because of pre-existing health and safety issues, such as roof leaks, electrical hazards, mold, pest infestations or structural deficiencies that must be addressed before energy efficiency upgrades can occur. Duke Energy Foundation microgrants will help bolster the programs that make these repairs.
Bottom line: Nonprofit organizations that prepare income challenged households for participation in energy efficiency and weatherization initiatives can now apply for grants up to
- Only qualified 501(C)(3) nonprofits that currently have established health and safety home repair programs that do this work are eligible to apply for grant funding.
- Funding must be used for health and safety repairs directly related to enabling weatherization and energy efficiency readiness and improvements including but not limited to: Roof repair or replacement; electrical repairs or upgrades; plumbing repairs to address leaks, clogs or non-functioning systems; structural stabilization; mold remediation and radon mitigation; pest control and exclusion.
More information and application: These funds cannot be used for direct weatherization or energy efficiency repairs. Qualified nonprofit organizations can apply here for this one-time grant opportunity. The application window opens today and closes Oct. 30.
Our view
- Tim Pearson, Duke Energy's
South Carolina president: "Recent legislative efforts have made it clear thatSouth 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."
Saving energy and money: To encourage greater participation by residential and business customers, Duke Energy has increased incentives and eligibility for many of its energy efficiency and demand response programs in
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