Duke Energy, along with its employees, customers, and local partners, has provided over $6.4 million in energy assistance this year through the Share the Light Fund. The initiative aims to help families maintain access to electricity and heating during periods of financial difficulty.
More than one-third of these contributions came from the Duke Energy Foundation. This includes an additional $400,000 invested during the summer months to assist families facing extreme heat conditions.
Since 2022, Duke Energy and its foundation have contributed more than $11 million to nonprofit organizations that connect people in need with essential services.
Loree Elswick, president of Duke Energy Foundation, stated: “Behind every request for help is a story—a family, a friend, a community member working to get through a tough time. Through Share the Light Fund and our local partners, we’re able to support our neighbors in their moment of need.”
Shelly Biby, Chief Advancement Officer of Crisis Assistance Ministry, added: “Supporting families through winter starts with partnership, and Duke Energy’s Share the Light Fund empowers Crisis Assistance Ministry to reach households swiftly with the help they need. It’s how our community comes together to help keep homes safe, warm and connected.”
Customers seeking assistance can use Duke Energy’s Payment Assistance Finder tool on their website. Those wishing to contribute can set up recurring or one-time donations to the Share the Light Fund.
Duke Energy is headquartered in Charlotte and serves 8.6 million electric utility customers across six states as well as 1.7 million natural gas customers in five states. The company continues investments in grid upgrades and cleaner energy sources such as renewables and energy storage while focusing on reliability for its customers.
Further information about programs and company initiatives can be found at duke-energy.com and on their social media channels.
