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Duke Energy Florida Names Sharon Arroyo Vice President of Government and Community Relations
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Duke Energy Florida named Sharon Arroyo vice president of government and community relations, effective Feb. 16. Arroyo succeeds Melissa Seixas, who recently became the Florida state president. Arroyo will report to Seixas in this new role. Arroyo will lead the Florida government and community relations team and direct the company’s efforts to further strengthen relationships with county, community, civic organizations and business leaders in order to best meet their
The Foundation Keeps the Arts Alive in SCPS with $100,000 Donation
The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools, Inc. (The Foundation) is distributing over $100,000 to Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) art programs. These funds were partially raised through The Foundation’s annual fundraiser, Arts Alive presented by Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital. Since inception, Arts Alive has raised more than $1.7 million to fund school art programs in each school as well as district-wide art initiatives. During the month of February, Foundation Board and Committee
Seminole State Partners With Duke Energy For New Campus Solar Array
New solar array provides energy and learning opportunities for the College and its students.Sanford, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2021) - Seminole State College of Florida is getting a power boost and installing a new solar array on its Robert & Jane Lee Campus at Oviedo. The new solar array was made possible through a $94,000 grant from Duke Energy.“This facility will provide Seminole State College of Florida firsthand experience in solar systems,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. “It’s an
SCPS Names 2022 Teacher Of The Year
(SANFORD, Fla.) On Friday, February 5th, Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) named its 2022 Teacher of the Year, Mr. Clayton Donnan of Crooms High School! As part of this prestigious award, Mr. Donnan will receive a Teacher of the Year ring from Herff Jones, a Disney Passes for himself and each member of his immediate family, and $1,000 from the Foundation for SCPS. In addition, he will go on to represent Seminole County in the state Teacher of the Year competition. Bio: Mr. Donnan is serving in his 17th
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Duke Energy Names Melissa Seixas As Florida State President
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Duke Energy today said it will elevate Melissa Seixas to serve as president of Duke Energy Florida, effective Feb. 16. Currently vice president government and community relations for Duke Energy Florida, Seixas will succeed Catherine Stempien, who is leaving at the end of February for a position outside of the company. Seixas, 55, will lead the company’s work with customers, employees, policymakers and others to advance the clean energy vision for the state, expand
SCPS Launches Second Physics Bus: The Optics Bus
(SANFORD, FL) – Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) will be launching a second Physics Bus at a ribbon cutting event to be held on Friday, January 29, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to noon. This event will be held at Pine Crest Elementary Magnet School of Innovation located at 405 West 27ᵗʰ Street, Sanford, FL 32773. The Optics bus will expand student experiences in physics beyond the Mechanics Bus (launched in January 2020) and will provide students with physics experiences based on 4ᵗʰ and 5ᵗʰ grade
Seminole State Receives Duke Energy Grant For Workforce Development
Seminole State College of Florida has received a $10,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to empower communities in Central Florida by a workforce jumpstart initiative. The initiative will assist adult education students who will be concurrently enrolled in select non-credit workforce certificate programs. The School of Academic Foundations and workforce development departments have partnered to address the financial, academic and career readiness gaps experienced by students working to obtain their
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Duke Energy Florida is awarding $655,000 workforce development and education grants
Duke Energy Florida is awarding $655,000 in grants to 19 workforce development and education programs as the region tackles economic disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic.The grants support education and training programs that address the most pressing skills gaps in communities served by Duke Energy Florida, as well as programs to cultivate the energy sector’s future workforce. Greater Orlando areaLake-Sumter State College Foundation – Increasing Access to Energy Technology Programs and Careers
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Duke Energy Florida Plans Gradual Return To Standard Business Operations While Extending Assistance
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Duke Energy Florida will continue assisting customers experiencing economic hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic as the company begins returning to standard billing and payment practices in mid-August. However, the earliest disconnections for non-payment under regular credit and notice timelines will not begin until Sept. 1 for customers. In March, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company immediately launched a sweeping series of steps to help customers, including
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Duke Energy pledges $1 million in grants to support social justice and racial equity
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy, through its foundation, is pledging $1 million to nonprofit organizations committed to social justice and racial equity. Grants will be distributed across seven states where the company has electric and gas customers – North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. In a first for the company, employees of Duke Energy and subsidiary Piedmont Natural Gas will help identify opportunities and direct grants to their local communities. The
Duke Energy Continues STEM Support for SCPS Students
Thank you to Duke Energy for their $35,000 grant to support critical STEM opportunities for students attending Seminole County Public Schools next year! Their support enhances a number of Foundation and district projects including: Grants for Great Ideas, which is a competitive grant program that funds teacher-led STEM, Literacy, and Art projects; the 2nd SCPS Physics Bus, which will travel to each elementary school to deliver hands-on physics lessons; and the Engineering Program at Lyman High School,
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Duke Energy Florida Takes Action To Reduce Residential Customer Bills By Nearly 21% In May During The COVID-19 Pandemic
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Duke Energy Florida today filed a plan to significantly reduce customers’ bills for the May 2020 billing cycle, providing much-needed relief to customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.To help residential and business customers now, the company is requesting approval from the Florida Public Service Commission to offer immediate assistance during this crisis by giving the annual fuel savings in a single bill.Traditionally, these fuel savings would be refunded over the following year.“We
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Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas Take New Steps To Help Customers, Communities And Employees In
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas today announced a comprehensive set of steps to help customers, communities and employees manage the economic hardship caused by COVID-19. “This is an unprecedented crisis that requires an unprecedented response,” said Lynn Good, Duke Energy’s chairman, president and CEO. “We hope the customers and communities we are privileged to serve – and the outstanding Duke Energy employees who serve them – will take some comfort from these
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Duke Energy Implements Additional Steps To Protect Customers And Employees During Virus Pandemic
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy has implemented additional steps to protect its customers and employees in the six states it serves during the COVID-19 pandemic. Duke Energy power plants, and electricity and natural gas delivery facilities, are staffed, ensuring dependable service to customers. The company has taken the following steps to protect its customers and employees: Duke Energy will not disconnect any customer’s service for non-payment, in order to give customers
Girl Scouts Robotics Team Joins NAWBO Orlando’s PropelHER Pitch Competition
The Girl Scouts of Citrus and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Orlando meet annually during the Orlando Business Journal’s Mentoring Monday event, but this year the organizations added another great event to their February calendar. For the first time, one of the robotics teams will be stepping onto Full Sail Live’s stage in Winter Park to pitch their innovative technology concept on February 18th from 9 AM – 12:00 PM. The Girl Scouts have an entrepreneurial focus and
SCPS Names 2021 Teacher of the Year
(SANFORD, Fla.) On Friday, February 7th, Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) named its 2021 Teacher of the Year, Mr. William Furiosi of Oviedo High School! As part of this prestigious award, Mr. Furiosi will receive a Teacher of the Year ring from Herff Jones, a Disney Annual Pass for himself and each member of his immediate family, and $1,000 from the Foundation for SCPS. Plus, a 1-year lease to a new car courtesy of Carl Black Chevrolet/Buick/GMC. In addition, he will go on to represent Seminole County
