Duke Energy Florida has received approval from the Florida Public Service Commission to lower customer bills starting in March 2026. Residential customers using 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity can expect their monthly bill to decrease by about $44 compared to February 2026.
“Having operated in Florida for more than 125 years, we’re deeply embedded in the communities we serve, and we understand the challenges our customers – often our neighbors – face in order to provide for themselves and their families,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. “We hope this bill reduction helps ease their financial burden, while we continue providing the reliable power they depend on every day.”
Commercial and industrial customers will also see reductions ranging from 9.6% to 15.8%, though actual savings will depend on various factors.
The main reason for the decrease is the end of a storm cost recovery charge related to Duke Energy Florida’s response to hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton at the close of February 2026.
Before this reduction takes effect, there will be a temporary increase in January and February 2026. During those months, typical residential customers using 1,000 kilowatt-hours will see a $7.54 increase per month over December 2025 rates. Commercial and industrial users will experience increases between 4.3% and 8.2% during that period.
Duke Energy Florida says it remains committed to helping customers manage costs through flexible payment plans, energy management tools and assistance programs. More information is available at duke-energy.com/HereToHelp and duke-energy.com/SeasonalSavings.
Duke Energy Florida serves about two million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a large area of Florida with a capacity of approximately 12,300 megawatts.
Its parent company, Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), provides electricity to over eight million customers across six states and operates about 54,800 megawatts of capacity nationwide. The company continues investing in grid upgrades and cleaner generation sources as part of its long-term energy transition strategy.
More details can be found at duke-energy.com or through Duke Energy’s social media channels.
