Mayors in the Carolinas, Tennessee proclaim Dec. 12 'Share the Warmth Day'

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Piedmont Natural Gas, a Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) subsidiary, announces that mayors across the Carolinas and Tennessee have proclaimed December 12, 2024, as 'Share the Warmth Day'. The initiative supports Piedmont's long-running program providing emergency funding for energy bill assistance to neighbors in need, regardless of energy source.

Through the Round Up program, customers can contribute by having their monthly bills rounded up to the nearest dollar, with 100% of the difference going to Share the Warmth. The program, running since 2003, ensures all collected funds help neighbors in the contributing communities through local nonprofit partners.

Piedmont Natural Gas currently serves over 1.2 million customers across three states and recently earned the No. 1 spot in customer satisfaction with residential natural gas service in the South among large utilities.

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• Ranked #1 in customer satisfaction for residential natural gas service in the South (J.D. Power 2024)
• Serves over 1.2 million customers across three states
• 100% of contributions distributed directly to those in need through local nonprofits

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• Proclamations encourage support for Piedmont Natural Gas program that helps keep neighbors warm by assisting with energy bills

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the spirit of giving and to encourage sharing warmth with neighbors, the mayors of Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro and Wilmington, N.C.; Greenville, S.C.; and Nashville, Tenn., have proclaimed Dec. 12, 2024, as "Share the Warmth Day" in their respective cities.

Share the Warmth is a long-running program from Piedmont Natural Gas that helps provide emergency funding for neighbors who need help paying their energy bills, regardless of the energy source. Piedmont customers can contribute to the fund through the company's Round Up program; the program also receives money from community donations and a direct contribution from Piedmont itself.

"Piedmont's Share the Warmth program has been helping our neighbors in need stay warm since 2003," said Brian Weisker, senior vice president and president of Piedmont Natural Gas. "We've named December 12, or 12/12, as 'Share the Warmth Day' because it's an easy reminder for customers that for no more than $12 a year, they can make a huge difference in the lives of others. When customers join Piedmont's Round Up program, we round up their monthly natural gas bill to the nearest dollar and contribute 100% of the difference to Share the Warmth.

"This is a perfect opportunity to consider this easy way to aid those in our community struggling to make ends meet. Many customers experience higher-than-normal energy bills at this time of year due to lower temperatures, and Share the Warmth funds are available to help," Weisker said.

To highlight the importance of Share the Warmth's mission, Piedmont Natural Gas has worked with mayors throughout its three-state service territory in hopes of encouraging both Piedmont customers and the community at large to support this program and help keep our neighbors warm this winter.

Piedmont offers several easy options for customers to enroll in Share the Warmth:

• Visiting piedmontng.com/ShareTheWarmth and clicking the button to enroll
• Texting SHARE to 21209 (message and data rates may apply)
• Filling out the form on the back of their bill
• Calling Piedmont at 800.752.7504

Non-customers also can visit piedmontng.com/ShareTheWarmth to learn more about how to make an individual contribution to the program.

All funds collected through Share the Warmth go to help neighbors in the community where the money is donated, and 100% of contributions are distributed through local nonprofit partners directly to those in need. Assistance from Share the Warmth is available year-round to those struggling to pay their energy bills, regardless of the source of energy they use, including propane, electricity and natural gas.

Read more about how Share the Warmth and nonprofit agency Crisis Assistance Ministry have made a difference in the lives of others at Duke Energy's illumination website.

Piedmont Natural Gas
Piedmont Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), distributes natural gas to more than 1.2 million residential, commercial, industrial and power generation customers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Piedmont Natural Gas earned the No. 1 spot in customer satisfaction with residential natural gas service in the South among large utilities, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Gas Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study. More information: piedmontng.com. Follow Piedmont Natural Gas: X, Facebook.

Media contact: Jason Wheatley
Media line: 877.348.3612
jason.wheatley@duke-energy.com
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FAQ

What is the Share the Warmth program by Piedmont Natural Gas (DUK)?

Share the Warmth is Piedmont Natural Gas's emergency funding program that helps customers pay their energy bills, regardless of energy source. The program collects funds through customer Round Up contributions, community donations, and direct company contributions.

How can customers contribute to DUK's Share the Warmth program?

Customers can contribute by enrolling in the Round Up program through piedmontng.com/ShareTheWarmth, texting SHARE to 21209, filling out the form on their bill, or calling 800.752.7504.

When was Share the Warmth Day 2024 proclaimed for DUK's program?

December 12, 2024 (12/12) was proclaimed as Share the Warmth Day by mayors in Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Wilmington, Greenville, and Nashville.

How does DUK's Piedmont Natural Gas Round Up program work?

The Round Up program rounds up customers' monthly natural gas bills to the nearest dollar, with 100% of the difference being contributed to the Share the Warmth fund.

How many customers does Piedmont Natural Gas (DUK) serve in 2024?

Piedmont Natural Gas serves more than 1.2 million residential, commercial, industrial, and power generation customers across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.