Duke Energy Foundation and the Tampa Bay Rays have announced a joint donation of $82,000 to assist Florida residents with their energy bills. The initiative was tied to the 2025 Tampa Bay Rays regular season, with Duke Energy Foundation contributing $1,000 for every game won by the team. Grants were distributed to 14 community agencies during the Rays’ final home game of the season.
“While rates will decrease for Duke Energy Florida customers in March 2026, we understand many are still facing financial challenges and may have difficulty paying their bills,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. “We remain committed to our customers and providing them with above-and-beyond service, so we appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with the Tampa Bay Rays, once again, to help connect them to the individualized support they need, when they need it most.”
The Share the Light Fund is designed to support income-restricted Duke Energy customers in covering utility expenses such as electric, natural gas, oil or wood. Donations from this partnership are matched by Duke Energy Foundation up to $500,000 each year. So far in 2025, more than $491,000 has been distributed through this fund.
“The Tampa Bay Rays, like Duke Energy, prioritize contributions that support our community’s needs,” said Rays President Brian Auld. “We are proud to continue this meaningful partnership and help Tampa Bay area residents – and all Floridians – manage their energy costs and power their lives.”
All funds contributed to Share the Light Fund go directly to social service agencies—including United Way and Tampa Bay 2-1-1—to provide assistance for those in need.
Customers seeking financial help can find resources at duke-energy.com/ShareTheLight.
Duke Energy Foundation provides over $30 million annually in philanthropic aid across its service areas. The foundation is funded by shareholders of Duke Energy.
Duke Energy is among America’s largest energy holding companies with operations spanning several states including North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Its subsidiary Duke Energy Florida supplies electricity across a large portion of Florida.
The Tampa Bay Rays have been part of Major League Baseball since 1998 and focus on community engagement through charitable activities.
