Duke Energy and the city of Terre Haute have launched a campaign to help local residents manage heating costs this winter. The initiative encourages participation in Duke Energy’s Home Energy House Call program, which provides free in-home energy assessments for qualifying customers.
Through the program, an energy efficiency specialist visits homes to analyze overall energy usage and assess appliances and heating or cooling systems. Based on these findings, customers receive a customized report with recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce monthly bills.
“Making energy efficiency upgrades to your home is one of the most practical steps Terre Haute families can take to manage their energy costs this winter,” said Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun. “By teaming up with Duke Energy, we’re giving residents a simple, free way to make their homes more efficient and lower their monthly bills. It’s an easy win for Terre Haute families and a great example of what can happen when we work together to deliver real value to our community. I know that utility bills can be a major part of a household’s budget, and I’m thankful that Duke Energy came to the city with ideas to help residents in need.”
In addition to the assessment report, participants will receive an energy efficiency kit by mail. The kit includes bathroom aerators, weatherstripping, water heater insulation pipe wrap, and a furnace filter whistle for immediate savings.
“We are excited to partner with Mayor Sakbun to bring Home Energy House Call to more customers across Terre Haute,” said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. “It’s a great way for families to get personalized recommendations and insights to help them save energy and ultimately money on their energy bills each month.”
The Home Energy House Call program is open to Duke Energy customers living in single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes or manufactured homes with electric water heaters, electric heat or central air conditioning. Virtual, phone and online assessment options are also available.
Duke Energy representatives will be at Terre Haute City Hall on Monday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., offering sign-ups for the program as well as information about bill management programs and assistance funds.
Additional support options include payment flexibility through Budget Billing, Pick Your Due Date and Installment Payment Plan choices. Customers who qualify may also access state and federal assistance such as Low-income Energy Assistance Programs (LIHEAP), which provides one-time payments during winter months; and Duke Energy’s Share the Light Fund that assists eligible customers struggling with bills.
Duke Energy Indiana serves approximately 920,000 customers across a 23,000-square-mile area in Indiana, making it the state’s largest electric supplier.
For further details about available programs or eligibility requirements visit duke-energy.com/SeasonalSavings or contact Duke Energy directly.
