- If approved, the company's rate reduction request will
reduce a typical residential customer bill of 1,000 kWh by almost
$6
- The proposed reduction is in addition to a bill rate
decrease of about $11 that began in
January
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PETERSBURG, Fla., April 8,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second time this year, a
typical Duke Energy Florida customer will see lower electric bills,
this time because of a rate reduction the company is proposing to
begin in June to reflect anticipated lower fuel prices.
The company filed a fuel midcourse rate request today with the
Florida Public Service Commission to account for lower projections
for natural gas costs. Under the proposal, a typical Florida residential customer with a monthly
usage of 1,000 kWh would see their bill decline by $5.90, or almost 4%. The savings would be on top
of a $11.29 decrease, or about
6%, a decrease that typical residential bills began showing in
January.
Similarly, typical commercial and industrial customers will see
a bill decrease between 3.5% and 7.0%, varying based on factors,
such as industry type and differences in customer use patterns.
"With fuel prices expected to decline, we have an opportunity to
lower rates for a second time this year for our customers, just as
we prepare for the higher energy usage that come with summer
months," said Melissa Seixas, Duke
Energy Florida state president. "We remain committed to providing
the best possible price for Florida's growing population, while delivering
the reliable power and customer service our customers deserve
today, tomorrow and for many years to come."
Duke Energy Florida ensures customers receive the best service
to their homes, businesses and communities through expertly
managing its fuel resources, and its complex systems of power
generation, transformers, wires and poles across 13,000 square
miles – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, under the most challenging
conditions.
The company also offers several easy-to-use energy efficiency
programs and tools to help Florida
customers have more control over their energy use and bills.
Available programs include:
Usage Alerts: Get more control over your electricity
use and spending. If you have a smart meter, a mobile phone or an
email, you'll automatically be enrolled to receive notifications
midway through your billing period showing how much electricity
you've used along with a projection of your monthly amount, in time
to adjust. Learn more at duke-energy.com/UsageAlerts.
Installment Plans/Payment Plans: Pay back balances
over longer periods of time. Eligible customers can request
flexible plans that give you more time to pay. Learn about the
options at duke-energy.com/MoreTime.
Pick Your Due Date: With Pick Your Due Date, you can
choose the date you want your energy bills to be due each month.
Learn more at duke-energy.com/PYDD.
Due Date Extension: If you know ahead of time that
you will miss your due date, this payment option may be for you.
Extend your payment due date by up to 10 business days to avoid
late fees. Learn more at duke-energy.com/ExtendDueDate.
Budget Billing: Get predictable monthly bills
regardless of your energy use or the weather, so it's easier to
stay on budget. Plus, there are two convenient payment plans to
choose from. Learn more at duke-energy.com/BudgetBilling.
Flexible rate option: Manage your energy costs by
shifting energy-intensive tasks to periods of low
demand. Learn more about our time-of-use rate
at duke-energy.com/TOU.
Free Home Assessment: Complete a free online home
energy check to learn how to lower your bill and see if you qualify
for rebates and free home energy kit. Get started
at onlinehec.duke-energy.com/get-started.
EnergyWise® Home: Save on your
electric bill by getting annual bill credits while helping your
community reduce energy use during periods of high demand. Find out
if you are eligible at duke-energy.com/EWHSavings.
Weatherization: This program is designed to help
income-qualified customers save energy and reduce expenses through
the installation of energy conservation measures in their homes.
The program is available to single-family homes and multifamily
units, both owners and renters with owner approval. Learn more
at duke-energy.com/Weatherization.
Customer Assistance: Some customers may qualify
for financial assistance from various government and
nonprofit programs for utility bills and other household
expenses.
To learn more about these programs,
visit duke-energy.com/SeasonalBills or call the Customer
Care number listed on your energy bill.
Duke Energy Florida
Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK),
owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to
2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a
13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
Media contact: Audrey Stasko
Media line: 800.559.3853
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