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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.

As the summer season approaches and energy usage reaches its peak, Duke Energy Florida reminds customers of its Payment Assistance Finder, a tool to connect customers with bill assistance.

Duke Energy Florida recently hosted its Neighborhood Energy Saver Program in Clearwater. While over 2,200 local customers are eligible to participate, approximately 75 attended the event, held at the Ross Norton Recreation Center, to learn how they can receive a free walkthrough energy assessment of their homes and help lower their monthly electricity bills.

Duke Energy marks Opening Day of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball season with additional commitments to Floridians. The company and its foundation will donate $1,000 to its Share the Light Fund for every Rays regular-season game win, providing financial support to Florida customers.

As Duke Energy Florida’s storm cost recovery charges have been removed from customer bills as of February, dropping residential bills approximately $44 for every 1,000 kWh, additional bill assistance resources are available for eligible customers that may face continued payment challenges.

As temperatures begin rising across the state, Duke Energy Florida encourages customers to explore its Usage Alerts program, a tool designed to help monitor energy use and better anticipate monthly bills before it arrives.

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.