Duke Energy

Duke Energy is a major electric power holding company based in the United States, providing electric and natural gas services to approximately 7.5 million customers across six states, including Ohio and Kentucky. The company operates through two primary segments: Electric Utilities and Infrastructure, and Gas Utilities and Infrastructure. It generates electricity from a diverse mix of sources, including coal, nuclear, hydroelectric, solar, and natural gas, and boasts an electric generating capacity of about 35,000 megawatts in the Carolinas and the Midwest. In addition to electricity, Duke Energy also offers natural gas transportation and distribution services. The company is committed to sustainability and community support, further evidenced by its philanthropic efforts through the Duke Energy Foundation, which focuses on enhancing community vitality and promoting climate resilience. Founded in 1837 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Duke Energy continues to play a significant role in the energy sector.

Garo Aghjayan

Director of Retirement

Chris Bauer

Treasury Director

Selim Bingol

Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer

Bryan Buckler

Vice President of Investor Relations

Michael Callahan

Vice President, Investor Relations

William Currens

Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

Lynn Good

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Christopher Heck

Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Dwight Jacobs

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, Tax and Controller

Stephen De May

Senior Vice President, Tax and Treasurer

Abby Motsinger

Manager, Investor Relations

Jack Sullivan

Corporate Finance Director and Assistant Treasurer

Mike Switzer

Director, Investor Relations

Charlie Taft

Director of Finance and Operations and Treasurer

Sean Trauschke

Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Financial Planning

Steven Young

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Lake–Sumter State College is a school.
Hamilton County Community Foundation is a non-profit organization that addresses the specific needs of Hamilton County.

Huntington University

Grant in 2022
College seekers who want a higher education in a spiritual atmosphere may find what they are looking for at Huntington University (HU). HU is a private Christian school in the Midwest that helps students get prepared for their career and life goals. The lakeside Indiana campus is near a big city (Fort Wayne), so there are many opportunities for adventure and learning outside of the classroom. There are dozens of undergraduate, graduate, and pre-professional programs of study at HU including: * Economics and Finance * Graphic Design * Nursing * Pre-Law * Pre-Medicine * Sport and Exercise Studies Certain programs are available online. Discounts are regularly offered for online coursework that is taken during the summer months. Community service is a large part of the mission at HU. Every year, hundreds of employees and students volunteer their time to those in need through the Joe Mertz Center for Volunteer Service (JMC) on campus. Individuals who are interested in applying to HU should talk to an advisor. The admissions process requires that applicants submit an application and fee, official transcripts, and standardized test scores. HU figures show that the majority of students receive some form of financial aid, and their financial aid packages typically cover half the cost of tuition. Your financial aid package may vary, but you can speak with a counselor to see what’s available to you.

PowerPlantSC

Grant in 2022
PowerPlantSC has organized individuals and communities to plant millions of trees across South Carolina.
Palmetto Conservation Foundation provides opportunities for active recreation on the Palmetto Trail and other trail systems.

Foothills Trails

Grant in 2022
Foothills Trails offers a superior hiking experience. Foothills Trails also provides access to some spectacular waterfalls for sightseers and photographers.
South Carolina State Parks protect some of the most inviting natural, cultural and recreational destinations in the country.

Nature Conservancy

Grant in 2022
The Nature Conservancy, founded in 1951 and based in Virginia, is a global non-profit organization dedicated to environmental conservation. With a team of over 600 scientists and a presence in all 50 U.S. states and more than 35 countries, the organization focuses on preserving lands and waters through collaborative efforts with various partners, including individuals, governments, local nonprofits, and corporations. Its initiatives address critical issues such as climate change, land and water protection, and the promotion of sustainable food and water practices, ultimately aiming to foster healthy cities and ecosystems. The Nature Conservancy employs a non-confrontational approach, emphasizing cooperation to achieve its conservation goals.
Cass County Economic Development, Indiana is to sustain and grow Cass County’s vibrant economy and outstanding quality of life, We do this by providing leadership and resources for business creation, expansion, retention, new business recruitment and community development by Carroll, Fulton, Howard, Miami and Pulaski Counties.
Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance is the primary economic development organization for Kokomo and Howard County.
Shelby County Development Corporation is a non-profit organization committed to working together with community and business leaders.
Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation is a not-for-profit public/private partnership charged with raising the local standard of living and improving the area tax base by attracting quality employers and assisting with the expansion and competitiveness of local industries.
Southwest Indiana Development Council is an economic development organization comprised of representatives from the fifteen counties in Southwest Indiana.

Grow Wabash County

Grant in 2022
Grow Wabash County is an organization that strategically combines the county-wide economic development organization and Chamber of Commerce.
Vermillion County Economic Development Council is a Non-Profit Organization.
Gibson County Economic Development Corporation is manufacturing, energy, and logistics and distribution create a large percentage of jobs in Gibson County.
Pike County Economic Development Corporation is to aggressively focus on business retention and attraction for Pike County through capital investment and job creation; assist in workforce development initiatives; and enhance quality placemaking to increase human capital in our community.
City of Batesville, Indiana is a world class city that is a place of opportunity for entrepreneurs and innovators.
Lawrence County Economic Growth Council is to support growth of Lawrence County Businesses including startup support, workforce solutions.
City of Madison Economic Development is to create quality economic development that fosters entrepreneurship.
Owen County Chamber & Economic Development Corporation works hand-in-hand with the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate growth and improvement within Owen County.
Greencastle/Putnam County Development Center serves as the local economic development organization for Putnam County, Indiana and its incorporated communities.
Vermillion Rise Mega Park is designed to accommodate industrial development projects.

Indy Partnership

Grant in 2022
We bring NEW JOBS and capital investment to Greater Indianapolis.
East Central Indiana Regional Partnership serves as the main point of contact for the region’s economic development efforts.

One Dearborn

Grant in 2022
One Dearborn serves the Southeast Indiana region, where affordability marries with urban access to the great city of Cincinnati.
Knox County Indiana Economic Development is committed to the growth and expansion of Knox County, Indiana.
Carroll County Economic Development Corporation offers a great quality of life for its residents and the businesses operating there.
Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership is a financial services company that specializes in business investments.
Accelerate West Central Indiana Economic Development provides a unique array of business growth opportunities with a trained workforce.
Terre Haute Regional Airport is a civil-military public airport in Terre Haute, in Vigo County, Indiana, six miles east of the city center.
Hancock Economic Development Council is a not for profit economic development organization.

PalmettoPride

Grant in 2022
PalmettoPride fight litter in South Carolina addressing prevention through education, supporting enforcement, connecting community groups to resources, and mobilizing volunteers.
United Arts of Central Florida serves arts, sciences, history, and other cultural providers by raising and distributing funds and by providing management, administrative and advisory services.

Viatec

Series B in 2022
Viatec is a research and development company focused on providing innovative solutions for vocational trucks by eliminating the need for idling. The company specializes in fully electric, universal auxiliary power units that deliver accessible exporting power in multiple forms. This technology allows clients to reduce engine operating times, resulting in significant fuel savings and lower overall ownership costs. Viatec aims to enhance operational efficiency while promoting environmentally friendly practices within the trucking industry.
Woodson African American Museum is a charitable organization that is devoted to preserving African American history.

Ocala

Grant in 2021
Ocala is a private, non-profit organization that aims to develop a prosperous community in Marion County. The organization develops programs, initiatives and events that create a healthy and prosperous environment in which to conduct business. Ocala was established in 1887 and headquartered in the United States.
Academy Prep Centers for Education inspires and empowers students qualifying for need-based scholarships to become future community leaders through a rigorous middle school program coupled with ongoing graduate support.
Florida State Parks Foundation preserves protects, sustains, and grows Florida State Parks and also updates its equipment for the Florida Park Service Strike Team, resulting in a more effective emergency response.
Highlands County Emergency Management activates the Emergency Operations Center where all emergency support staff gathers to provide systematic management of emergency incidents. Emergency Management is also responsible for the hazardous materials response team, and the technical rescue team.

Hernando County Emergency Physicians

Grant in 2021
Hernando County Emergency Physicians provides outsourced emergency department management services across Florida. Hernando County Emergency Physicians provides hospitals with physicians trained for emergency cases, helping save people's lives.
Pinellas County Emergency Management provides protection to the population from the threat of nuclear attack, storms for the county's most vulnerable communities.
Madison County emergency management provides a comprehensive Emergency Management Program which coordinates people and resources to protect lives, property, and the environment by using an all-hazards approach of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery for disaster and emergencies.
Levy County Emergency Management access vital emergency information by setting up mobile, programmable digital message kiosks in high-traffic areas to display important preparedness information and post-disaster updates.
Seminole County Emergency Management is responsible for performing technical work in the development, implementation, and management of countywide disaster prevention, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation activities.
Orange County Office of Emergency Management develops and deploys a 24-foot Community Resilience Pod which is focusing on mobile Wi-Fi hot spots, cooling areas, device charging, food/tarp/first-aid kit distribution, and providing clean drinking water. Orange County Office of Emergency Management also offers education signage, immersive video, and training to local community members.
Polk County Emergency Management is responsible for planning and coordinating actions to prepare, respond, and recover from natural or man-made disasters. Polk County Emergency Management manages the County Emergency Operations Center and also plans, conducts emergency training, and serves as a liaison with state and federal emergency agencies.

Zero Mass Water

Series C in 2020
Zero Mass Water is a developer and manufacturer of solar-powered devices designed to extract drinkable water from the atmosphere. The company's solar-powered hydro panels utilize advanced materials science to pull water from even the driest conditions, producing pure water that is mineralized and delivered to a tap, enabling users to get clean water essentially anywhere. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Phoenix ET

Venture Round in 2019
The world is more interconnected than ever before – including the machines in our daily lives. The cost of buying, maintaining and powering those machines is financial, social, and environmental. As an IoT innovator in smart buildings and connected machines we control, manage, and monitor assets such as HVAC, lighting, refrigeration, industrial and consumer facing machines to do smart things such alert, measure and command to automatically correct or predict the need for service. At Phoenix Energy Technologies, we enable retailers, universities, grocery stores, theaters and many other industries to accomplish their savings goals by providing best-in-class software that monitors and controls assets with minimal additional hardware.

Phoenix Physical Therapy

Venture Round in 2019
Phoenix Physical Therapy offers a range of outpatient services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, athletic training, and massage therapy. Founded in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania in 1997, the company operates over 120 community-based rehabilitation clinics dedicated to delivering personalized and high-quality patient care. In addition to therapeutic services, it provides health services such as drug screenings, audiometric testing, and both Department of Transportation and non-DOT physicals. Phoenix Physical Therapy focuses on helping patients return to a pain-free and active lifestyle, ensuring they receive individualized care and support on their journey to recovery.

REC Solar

Acquisition in 2017
REC Solar Commercial Corp. specializes in designing, building, managing, and financing commercial solar projects across the United States. Established in 1997 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, with additional offices in Petaluma and Honolulu, the company provides a range of services including energy and rate analysis, solar financing, design and engineering, procurement and construction, and operations and maintenance. REC Solar has a particular focus on the agricultural sector, where it has gained recognition for its expertise in land permitting, tax credits, and energy rate structures tailored for farmers and food processors. The company also services various industries, including retail and manufacturing, aiming to promote renewable energy solutions that minimize environmental impact.

Piedmont Natural Gas

Acquisition in 2015
Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc., a public utility company, distributes natural gas. It is also involved in the natural gas and fuel oil supply, transportation, and storage activities. The company distributes natural gas through transmission pipelines and distribution mains. It serves approximately one million residential, commercial, industrial, power generation, and municipal customers located in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The company was incorporated in 1950 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. is a subsidiary of Duke Energy Corporation.

General Compression

Series B in 2012
Recognizing that the key to expanding clean power is stabilizing power output from wind and other variable sources, we are developing the General Compression Advanced Energy Storage (GCAESTM) system to store large quantities of energy from wind farms and make it available on demand. General Compression plans to commence construction of its first commercial project in autumn 2011, and is working in partnership with major utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and gas storage operators to evaluate several sites in North America where GCAESâ„¢ can firm intermittent power and shape grid power capacity.

General Compression

Series B in 2011
Recognizing that the key to expanding clean power is stabilizing power output from wind and other variable sources, we are developing the General Compression Advanced Energy Storage (GCAESTM) system to store large quantities of energy from wind farms and make it available on demand. General Compression plans to commence construction of its first commercial project in autumn 2011, and is working in partnership with major utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and gas storage operators to evaluate several sites in North America where GCAESâ„¢ can firm intermittent power and shape grid power capacity.

General Compression

Series B in 2011
Recognizing that the key to expanding clean power is stabilizing power output from wind and other variable sources, we are developing the General Compression Advanced Energy Storage (GCAESTM) system to store large quantities of energy from wind farms and make it available on demand. General Compression plans to commence construction of its first commercial project in autumn 2011, and is working in partnership with major utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and gas storage operators to evaluate several sites in North America where GCAESâ„¢ can firm intermittent power and shape grid power capacity.

PROGRESS ENERGY

Acquisition in 2011
Progress Energy, Inc., a utility holding company, engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in portions of North Carolina and South Carolina and in portions of Florida. The company has approximately 22,000 megawatts (MW) of regulated electric generation capacity and serves approximately 3.1 million retail electric customers, as well as other load-serving entities. Segments The company's segments are Carolina Power & Light Company (PEC) and Florida Power Corporation (PEF). PEC PEC is a regulated public utility primarily engaged in the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity in portions of North and South Carolina.

Perfect Commerce

Venture Round in 2005
Perfect Commerce provides a SaaS spend management solutions and the open supplier network. The company's solutions include PerfectSource, which creates value from effective supply management; PerfectProcure, which establishes control of the procure-to-pay process; and PerfectShop, which enhances visibility of company-approved goods and services. Perfect Commerce solutions specialize in procurement operations by identifying organizational needs and requirements, as well as capturing and analyzing empirical spend and marketplace data to develop a suite of business solutions tailored to each organization's operating environment. In addition, the company's solutions include Open Supplier Network, a hosted service that connects buyers and suppliers to facilitate B2B transactions; and Commerce One Procurement tool, a behind-the-firewall solution that manages and controls the procurement and purchasing process. It serves chemicals, retail, energy, financial services, health/medical, hospitality, food products, education, manufacturing, technology, and transportation industries.