Duke Energy offers grants up to $20,000 for South Carolina programs that make homes ready for energy efficiency upgrades

Core Points - Duke Energy Foundation is offering grants to South Carolina nonprofits to support home repairs that enable energy efficiency improvements [1][3] - Many homes in South Carolina face barriers to weatherization programs due to existing health and safety issues, which the grants aim to address [2][10] - Nonprofits can apply for grants up to $20,000 to fund health and safety repairs necessary for energy efficiency readiness [3][11] Grant Details - The application window for the grants opens on September 17, 2025, and closes on October 30, 2025 [4][10] - Funds are specifically for health and safety repairs, not for direct weatherization or energy efficiency improvements [4][11] - Eligible repairs include roof repairs, electrical upgrades, plumbing fixes, structural stabilization, mold remediation, and pest control [11] Company Initiatives - Duke Energy is increasing incentives and eligibility for energy efficiency programs to encourage participation among residential and business customers [5] - The company is committed to addressing underlying safety issues in homes that hinder energy efficiency efforts [5] - Duke Energy Foundation provides over $30 million annually in philanthropic support to communities [6] Company Overview - Duke Energy is a major energy holding company serving 8.6 million customers across several states and has a capacity of 55,100 megawatts [7] - The company is focused on an ambitious energy transition, investing in electric grid upgrades and cleaner energy sources [8]