Energy, Utilities & Waste

On April 18, Duke Energy celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day – a day to recognize the service, commitment and sacrifices of lineworkers, team members who are critical to ensuring customers have access to safe and reliable electricity.

Municipalities face growing pressure to manage their resources effectively, and energy costs at wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are among the largest expenses. These facilities can account for up to 40% of a municipality’s total energy use.

Leaves scattered across the lawn, broken branches and dirt covering the pavement greeted the Sesame Street friends after an intense night of stormy weather in a recent video shared by Sesame Workshop.

Giving back to our communities, and empowering them, is at the core of our corporate mission.

As part of its commitment to supporting a full recovery in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, Duke Energy Foundation has announced $500,000 in new funding to 20 local nonprofits.

Veolia North America has finalized an agreement with Tampa Bay Water (TBW) to lead the design, construction and operation of a major expansion of TBW’s capacity to deliver high-quality drinking water to more than 2.5 million customers along the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Veolia, the largest provider of environmental services in the world, recently received industry awards for a series of sustainability initiatives at the company’s hazardous waste treatment facility in Gum Springs, Arkansas

Today, Duke Energy Florida and its foundation announce $75,000 in grant funding to several Habitat for Humanity organizations in Florida. This brings the five-year total investment in affordable housing initiatives in the state to more than $200,000.

Green Mountain Energy Earth Day at Discovery Green® offers visitors fun and interactive opportunities to learn about sustainability on Saturday, April 19 from 12 to 5 p.m.

The Maple Tree Senior Center in Avenel bustled with activity on Thursday morning as an estimated 125 seniors gathered to socialize, enjoy a free breakfast, and most importantly, learned how to save money on utility bills.