Powering Pinellas: Environment

The Duke Energy Foundation provided $170,500 in grants to four Pinellas County-based environmental agencies since 2015, part of nearly $667,000 invested throughout the state. The grants fund environmental projects, as well as educational and research programs.

Duke Energy is dedicated to being a good steward of the environment. We are proud to support local programs in Pinellas County that share our commitment to protect and restore wildlife and natural resources.

2017 Pinellas County Environmental Grant Recipients:

• Clearwater Marine AquariumTurtle tracker: According to CMA, satellite tracking is beneficial for research purposes including the migration of sea turtles, their foraging behavior and much more. View the tagged turtles CMA has released through its program that Duke Energy helps fund. ($50,000)
• Friends of the Largo Nature Parks, Inc. ($23,500)

2016 Pinellas County Environmental Grant Recipients:

• Clearwater Audubon Society ($67,000)
  
• Tampa Baywatch ($30,000)

News Releases:

• Duke Energy Foundation invests nearly $450,000 in Florida environmental nonprofits 
  
• Duke Energy Florida to partner with Florida Forest Service to provide 1,200 trees to customers for Florida Arbor Day
• Duke Energy Florida implements bird-friendly power line design pilot program
• National conservation program gets $500K boost from Duke Energy
• View slideshow: Duke Energy Florida supporting education environmental initiatives