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With the hottest month of the year underway, Duke Energy Florida is offering important reminders about what it takes to keep the power flowing, as well as energy efficiency resources to help its more than 2 million customers save money.

Duke Energy Florida’s EnergyWise Home program offers up to $141 in annual bill credits for homeowners and renters.

With summer officially underway, Duke Energy and the City of Pinellas Park are launching a joint awareness campaign encouraging local residents to complete a free Home Energy Check and get personalized recommendations to help them save energy – and money.

While summer heat has already settled across Florida, the astronomical start of the season is observed this Sunday, June 21. Duke Energy Florida is helping customers manage their energy use – and their bills – by offering practical tips focused on the five appliances that use the most energy in the home: air conditioners, water heaters, refrigerators, washing machines and dishwashers.

High temperatures are forecast across the Carolinas this weekend and next week, and Duke Energy has tips to help you take control of your energy use while keeping you and your family cool.

Temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s in the coming days – and with humidity, it may feel closer to 95-100°F in parts of the Carolinas. For many customers, this may be the first time cooling systems are put to the test this season, causing them to run longer to maintain indoor comfort. Warm overnight temperatures can add to the strain, keeping systems running for extended periods. Duke Energy is encouraging customers to act now with simple steps and tools that can make a difference before the hottest days arrive – especially as spring’s dry conditions and high pollen levels may already be restricting airflow for some outdoor units.

Prolonged below-normal temperatures are pushing home energy use higher across the Carolinas – and higher use can mean higher bills. Duke Energy is sharing practical steps and flexible options to help customers manage costs during this cold stretch.

Duke Energy Florida is sharing various resources to help customers manage their increased energy usage in January, when extreme winter weather swept across the state, which may have resulted in some receiving higher-than-average electric bills.

Following colder-than-usual winter weather in the Sunshine State, Duke Energy Florida is encouraging customers to complete a free Home Energy Check (for residential customers) or Business Energy Check (for commercial customers), allowing them to reevaluate their energy goals and take advantage of available rebate programs that can save them money in the short term and continue reducing their electric bills for years to come.

With recent dips in temperatures signaling winter’s arrival, Duke Energy urges its North Carolina customers to take advantage of tools to help keep their heating costs lower this season.