- Duke Energy Foundation awards $375,000 in grants for Earth Month 2025 to 24 organizations in South Carolina.
- The grants focus on environmental sustainability efforts, including park management, tree planting, and trail maintenance.
- Duke Energy (DUK, Financial) aims to enhance South Carolina's natural assets amid significant population growth.
Duke Energy Foundation is making a concerted effort to celebrate Earth Month 2025 by disbursing $375,000 in grants to 24 nonprofit and governmental organizations across South Carolina. These funds are intended to bolster efforts in park management, tree planting, trail maintenance, and litter prevention throughout the state.
The grants support esteemed organizations, such as South Carolina State Parks, Foothills Trail Conservancy, and TreesUpstate, among others. These investments are crucial as the state experiences significant population growth, ensuring the preservation and enhancement of its natural resources.
In addition to financial support, Duke Energy employees also participated in volunteer activities, including organized trash pickups across the state throughout April. This aligns with the company's broader goals of being a responsible environmental steward while facilitating an ambitious energy transition.
Through initiatives like the Energy Savings Tree Giveaway program, Duke Energy (DUK, Financial) has helped thousands of residents in the Upstate region reduce electricity costs over the past nine years. The company's ongoing commitment to environmental and community health is evident in its strategic investments and collaboration with local partners.
Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company serving 8.6 million electric customers across six states, continues to focus on a smarter energy future. The firm is actively investing in electric grid upgrades and cleaner energy generation, which includes natural gas, nuclear, renewables, and energy storage solutions.
