CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 8 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:

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On Tampa Bay Rays Opening Day, Duke Energy Pledges Funds for Florida Customers Facing Financial Hardships Throughout the 2026 Baseball Season

* Duke Energy and its foundation to donate $1,000 to its Share the Light Fund agencies each time the Tampa Bay Rays win a game

* The 2025 season resulted in an $82,000 donation to help customers pay energy bills