North Carolina

Greenheck Group Expands Employee Wellness Centers with Premise Health

July 23, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

Greenheck Group has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and affordability for employees and their families through an expanded partnership with Premise Health. According to Chief Human Resources Officer …

Arbor Day Foundation Raises $2.35M for 10M-Tree Hurricane Recovery Initiative

April 24, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

In just a few months, corporate supporters of the Arbor Day Foundation have pledged a total of $2.35 million toward its effort to plant 10 million trees in regions hard …

Duke Energy Grants Boost NC Workforce Training and Energy Careers

April 10, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

The Duke Energy Foundation has pledged $500,000 to bolster workforce training through 19 community college initiatives across North Carolina. These programs aim to equip students with the skills needed to …

Duke Energy Grants $500K for Storm Preparedness in North Carolina

March 19, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

The Duke Energy Foundation has announced a new $500,000 investment aimed at enhancing storm preparedness in communities across North Carolina. Eligible organizations can now apply for individual grants of up …

Community Unites for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts in North Carolina

November 4, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

In western North Carolina, numerous teams are actively engaged in restoring power to the areas most affected by Hurricane Helene. Meanwhile, Duke Energy staff across the Carolinas are also contributing …

Arbor Day Foundation to Plant 10 Million Trees for Hurricane Recovery in Six States

October 31, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

In response to the severe damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Arbor Day Foundation has pledged to plant 10 million trees across six impacted states. “After witnessing the …

Duke Energy Offers $4.6M in Aid for Low-Income Families’ Summer Energy Costs

August 26, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

To assist low-income families in reducing their energy expenses this summer, Duke Energy is offering over $4.6 million in financial aid through its Share the Light Fund. “As temperatures rise, …

Duke Energy Foundation Grants $700,000 to Boost North Carolina Small Businesses

August 20, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

The Duke Energy Foundation has announced a new initiative offering $700,000 in funding to support small businesses across North Carolina, in collaboration with community development organizations. Grants ranging from $1,000 …

PowerPair Pilot: Duke Energy’s $9,000 Solar & Battery Incentive Program in NC

August 5, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Duke Energy has signed up over 1,300 customers in North Carolina for its new PowerPairSM pilot program, which aims to make home solar and battery systems more accessible by offering …

Enhancing Financial Literacy: Regions Bank’s Community Initiatives Reach Across Southeastern U.S.

April 17, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Regions Bank has announced the commencement of its 15th annual Share the Good® initiative, a collective volunteer effort aimed at benefiting communities served by Regions across the Southeast, the Midwest, …

Duke Energy’s Home Charging Plan: Seamless EV Transition in North Carolina

February 16, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

As electric vehicle (EV) adoption gains momentum nationwide, Duke Energy has introduced an EV charger rental initiative in North Carolina. This program allows both residential and business customers to lease …

Duke Energy’s Innovative EV Charging Pilot Program: Balancing Grid Demand and Enhancing Customer Convenience

September 14, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

In an effort to promote cleaner energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Duke Energy is collaborating with General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and BMW of North America to initiate a …

Duke Energy Foundation Donates $1 Million to Support North Carolina Nonprofits Serving Low-Income Communities

August 28, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

The Duke Energy Foundation is donating $1 million to aid nonprofits that serve low-income communities in North Carolina, where the cost of basic necessities is increasing. These grants will enhance …

T-Mobile Expands Retail Stores and Network in North Carolina

August 4, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

T-Mobile is expanding its footprint in North Carolina by planning to launch 12 new retail outlets across the state in 2023 and 2024. The company has already opened seven stores, …

Cummins’ Latest Solar Installation Honored by U.S. Department of Energy

April 26, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has recognized Cummins’ latest solar installation, which has recently gone online, with a 2023 Better Project Award. The 3.62 megawatt (MW) solar farm, located …

Conservation of forests areas and wildlife receive $10M funding

December 20, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

International Paper and The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) have renewed their Forestland Stewards Partnership for the next five years, with IP committing $10 million to wildlife and working …

Duke Energy continues to invest in EV charging infrastructure

October 26, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

The investment in grid infrastructure is aligned with North Carolina’s Clean Transportation Plan to meet emissions reduction goals.

Arbor Day Foundation and J.M. Huber Corporation collaborate on reforestation

October 25, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

Project sites includes areas across North Carolina as well as international locations in France, Germany, Brazil, and China.