Don't let summer surprise you Duke Energy offers its customers ways to control their energy consumption to help you save this summer.  

The month of May was the hottest on record for many places in central and northern Florida.

From no-cost to low-cost tools, programs and aids, customers have a menu of options to help them reduce expenses.  

"Duke Energy serves diverse communities, so we focus on offering a wide range of programs to help customers control their energy use and save money," said Melissa Seixas, president of Duke Energy Florida. “It is important that we meet customers where they are. We are here to help, when customers need us most.”

Take advantage of Consumption Alerts

Customers can better predict what they will spend on electricity by reviewing Usage Alerts that arrive midway through the billing cycle. By enrolling your smart meter and email address, customers are automatically enrolled in a Consumption Alerts notification that alerts you how much electricity is being used and how much it may cost, while providing enough time to make adjustments.  

Use our website or the  Duke Energy app to track your energy usage by the hour, day or week. The goal is to see when energy consumption increases and adjust habits that may be causing it. Simply log in to your online account or create one here .  

Savings and incentive programs  

Duke Energy offers a variety of programs and incentives to help customers deal with seasonal energy use. There is more information about the available options below, and there are supplemental video clips here :   

• The EnergyWise® Home program is an easy way you can help reduce energy consumption during peak demand times. Plus, you'll save money on your electric bill by getting up to $141 in rebates on your annual electric bill. By enrolling in EnergyWise® Home , you will help preserve natural resources, delay the need for more power plants, and keep energy costs lower for everyone.   
• Period of Use: Customers who enroll in  Time-of-Use  can pay lower rates (compared to the standard residential rate) by shifting their energy consumption to off-peak hours. Alternatively, rates will increase when customer demand is high and more people are consuming electricity.     
• Home Energy Check can help customers find ways to reduce their home's energy use, reduce their bill, and see if they qualify for rebates and energy-saving products in the home. home. The Home Energy Verification program gives you a personalized report of your home's past and current energy consumption, a free energy efficiency kit, and expert recommendations for improvements that will save you energy and add value to your home.   
• Thermal Insulation Program  Some customers can take advantage of our Thermal Insulation Program for income-qualified customers  for single-family homes and multi-family units to save money and reduce expenses by installing energy-saving measures in their homes. The program is open to homeowners and tenants with homeowner approval and eligibility is determined by the thermal insulation office and a home evaluation.    

Payment assistance  

Other clients may qualify for other aid. Installment payment plans can help people who need flexibility to pay their energy bills. Duke Energy also works with local and state agencies to connect qualified customers with access to resources, such as the Share the Light Fund ® programs and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program .

 

Source:duke-energy.com

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