Qualified nonprofit organizations in South Carolina can now apply for grants from the Duke Energy Foundation to support programs that prepare homes for energy efficiency upgrades. The grants, which can be as much as $20,000, are intended for nonprofits with established health and safety home repair programs.
Many homes in South Carolina are unable to participate in weatherization programs due to pre-existing issues such as roof leaks, electrical hazards, mold, pest infestations, or structural deficiencies. The Duke Energy Foundation microgrants aim to help address these barriers by funding repairs that enable households to become eligible for energy efficiency improvements and long-term cost savings.
Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits with existing programs focused on health and safety repairs directly related to enabling weatherization and energy efficiency readiness. Examples of eligible repairs include roof repair or replacement, electrical upgrades, plumbing repairs, structural stabilization, mold remediation, radon mitigation, and pest control. These funds cannot be used for direct weatherization or energy efficiency repairs. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 30.
Tim Pearson, Duke Energy’s South Carolina president, said: “Recent legislative efforts have made it clear that South Carolina’s leaders realize the importance of energy efficiency and weatherization programs in moderating energy bills and the growing demand on the electric grid. As Duke Energy looks to new ways of expanding these offerings, we also understand the need to help address the underlying safety issues in homes that are barriers to these efforts.”
Duke Energy has expanded incentives and eligibility for its energy efficiency and demand response programs in South Carolina to encourage greater participation by residential and business customers. More information about these initiatives is available at https://www.duke-energy.com/SummerSavings.
The Duke Energy Foundation provides over $30 million each year in philanthropic support across communities served by Duke Energy customers. The foundation is funded by shareholders of Duke Energy.
Duke Energy serves 8.6 million electric utility customers across six states and owns 55,100 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers across five states. The company is investing in grid upgrades and cleaner generation sources such as natural gas, nuclear power, renewables, and energy storage as part of its ongoing transition toward a smarter energy future.
More details about Duke Energy can be found at https://duke-energy.com/ and on the company’s news center.
