Duke Energy Florida has introduced immediate savings for income-qualified customers through its Clean Energy Connection program. The initiative is available to customers who participate in programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-EBT), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), or the Duke Energy Neighborhood Energy Saver.
The company currently operates 10 solar sites across Florida, producing a combined 749 megawatts of carbon-free electricity at peak output. This is enough to power about 230,000 homes. Through the Clean Energy Connection program, customers pay a monthly subscription fee that helps maintain these solar facilities and receive credits on their energy bills in return.
For those who qualify based on income, the subscription fee is set at $8.35 per kilowatt-hour each month, while the credit is $9.03 per kilowatt-hour per month. Because the credit exceeds the fee, participants begin saving from their first month of enrollment and continue to save as long as they remain subscribed.
“Through Duke Energy Florida’s Clean Energy Connection program, income-qualified customers can receive guaranteed savings, while also supporting solar energy – without any of the traditional equipment or costs,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. “There’s no risk, and the reward is instant, which is why we encourage all eligible customers to consider enrolling today.”
Both homeowners and renters are eligible for this program. There are no upfront costs or enrollment fees involved, nor does participation require installing or maintaining any equipment. Customers can cancel after their first month’s subscription with no time commitment required and may stay enrolled if they move within an area served by Duke Energy Florida.
Duke Energy Florida serves approximately 2 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile area in Florida and owns about 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity. The parent company Duke Energy provides electric utilities to more than 8 million customers across six states and continues to invest in grid upgrades and cleaner generation sources including renewables.
More information about Duke Energy’s initiatives can be found at duke-energy.com and through its social media channels.
