Duke Energy Indiana adds $100,000 to energy bill assistance funds for summer
Duke Energy is allocating an additional $100,000 for energy bill assistance in Indiana, allowing qualifying customers to receive up to $300 annually.
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Duke Energy is allocating an additional $100,000 for energy bill assistance in Indiana, allowing qualifying customers to receive up to $300 annually. This funding supports over 1,100 households this year, with a total of $260,000 distributed to date. The assistance is administered through the Share the Light Fund, in partnership with the Indiana Community Action Association. Additionally, interest-free payment plans for eligible customers have been extended from three to six months, providing more resources for those facing financial challenges.
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- Duke Energy has increased its energy assistance funding by $100,000, benefiting Indiana customers.
- The company has distributed nearly $260,000 to over 1,100 households this year.
- Interest-free payment plans have been extended for eligible customers from three months to six months.
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- Qualifying Duke Energy customers who are struggling to pay their electricity bills can receive up to a
$300 credit annually on their account - Year to date, Duke Energy has supported more than 1,100 Indiana households with nearly
$260,000 in energy bill assistance
PLAINFIELD, Ind., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is dedicating an additional
The funding is made possible through Duke Energy's Share the Light Fund, which brings together customers and communities to help individuals and families in need.
"We understand the hardship some of our customers are experiencing in the current state of rising prices in all aspects of their daily lives," said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. "If a customer is struggling to pay their Duke Energy bill, the most important thing they can do is contact us to discuss what options might be available to them. There are resources to help."
So far this year, Duke Energy has supported more than 1,100 Indiana households with nearly
The company recently extended interest-free payment plans for eligible customers from three months to six months. Duke Energy offers a number of tools and resources to help customers take control of their energy use and save money. To learn more about these programs, visit duke-energy.com/HereToHelp.
Duke Energy Indiana
Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), provides about 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 870,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it Indiana's largest electric supplier.
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