To strengthen communities across South Carolina as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $275,000 to nonprofit organizations through a first round of funding as part of its America250 initiative. “As we look back on our country’s 250-year anniversary, it’s an opportunity to reflect on our nation’s history while working to support the next generation. We are proud to partner with local organizations who can help care for the Palmetto State now, so future generations can enjoy its beauty. Together, we can create lasting impact in the communities where we live and work.” - Tim Pearson, Duke Energy South Carolina president. LEARN MORE: spr.ly/6012BBDklI

“Being a lineworker at Duke Energy means standing on the front lines when it matters most – when our customers need their lives restored to normal,” said Brandon Duncan, a senior journeyman lineworker assigned to the company’s Clemson Operations Center. “It's a job built on grit, teamwork, and pride, where every line restored is a promise kept to the communities we serve.” spr.ly/6010B6fLHi

South Carolina is growing fast. To keep up with growing energy demand, we’re proposing a new natural gas plant in Anderson County that will power homes and businesses for generations. We recently had a chance to meet with residents about the project. spr.ly/6011B6rKxf.

Thank you to the community members who came out last night to our Meet and Greet about the Anderson combined cycle natural gas project. The casual meet-and-greet event was postponed by Winter Storm Fern and the rescheduled event featured tables with information and graphics with more than two dozen Duke Energy experts and support staff available to answer any questions about the project. Our team appreciated the opportunity to share more about the project to nearby residents and customers. We believe the proposed project is the right resource with the right conceptual design at the right time at the right site. Adding proven new natural gas technology to the electric grid acknowledges and responds to the efforts of state leaders to address tremendous electricity generation needs as part of a reliable and diverse energy mix that includes new and existing nuclear technology, renewables, battery storage, additional natural gas and energy efficiency programs. Learn more about the Anderson County project at duke-energy.com/AndersonEner….

Duke Energy is urging customers in the Carolinas to reduce energy use during periods of peak demand on Monday, Feb. 2, from 4-10 a.m., to help lessen the energy demand on the power grid and reduce the potential of isolated power outages. spr.ly/6019h1ohB.