Courtesy-Duke Energy Website
PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Warmer-than-average temperatures are expected this summer and as temperatures soar, Duke Energy offers ways customers can take control of their energy use.
“Hotter days mean increased energy use as customers rely on air conditioning to stay cool,” said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. “As summer arrives, we are sharing programs, tips, tools, and assistance to help our customers manage their energy use.”
The utility company says you can better predict what you’ll spend on electricity each month by reviewing the Usage Alerts that arrive midway through a billing cycle. The Usage Alert notification shows how much electricity you’re using and how to adjust before your billing cycle ends.
Use the Duke Energy website or app to track your energy usage to the hour, day, or week. The goal is to see when energy use spikes and adjust habits that may drive it up. Several programs and incentives are available to help customers navigate seasonal energy use:
- Power Manager: Get rewarded by helping shift energy use away from peak periods. Plus, receive bill credits for making a difference in your community.
- Home Energy House Call: Consider a free home energy assessment, which can help lower your energy use. An energy specialist will check your home for air leaks, examine your insulation levels, and check your appliances.
- Weatherization Program: This plan is for income-qualified customers in single-family and multifamily units to help save money and reduce expenses by installing energy conservation measures in their homes. It is open to owners and renters with owner approval.
Interest-free Installment Plans can help customers who need flexibility in paying their energy bills. Duke Energy also works with local and state agencies to connect qualified customers with access to resources, including Share the Light Fund and the Energy Assistance Program.
For more low-to-no-cost energy-saving tips and projects, go here.
