As colder temperatures are expected to hit the Carolinas early next week, Duke Energy is offering customers a range of strategies to help manage their energy usage and control costs. The company reports that since 2019, participants in its energy efficiency programs have collectively saved more than $1 billion on their bills.
Duke Energy encourages customers to use available tools such as personalized usage alerts and user-friendly dashboards that provide detailed breakdowns of energy consumption by day, week, or billing cycle. These resources aim to help customers identify ways to reduce their energy use before higher costs accumulate.
The company also recommends several simple steps for improving home energy efficiency during cold weather. Suggestions include setting thermostats to the lowest comfortable setting, sealing leaks and adding insulation, scheduling professional maintenance for heating systems, changing air filters regularly, using sunlight for natural heating during the day, and operating ceiling fans clockwise in winter to circulate warm air.
Duke Energy offers additional support through free home energy assessments—which come with complimentary efficiency kits and expert advice—as well as rebates on equipment upgrades through its Smart $aver program. Customers can also enroll smart thermostats and water heaters in the Power Manager/EnergyWise Home program to receive bill credits for shifting energy use away from peak times. Income-qualified households may be eligible for weatherization assistance that includes free insulation, air sealing, and HVAC repairs.
Further information about these programs can be found at duke-energy.com/SeasonalSavings.
Duke Energy is one of the largest energy holding companies in the United States. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, it serves 8.6 million electric utility customers across six states and provides natural gas services to 1.7 million customers in five states. The company is investing in grid upgrades and cleaner generation sources—including natural gas, nuclear power, renewables, and storage—as part of an ongoing transition toward a smarter energy future.
For more details about Duke Energy’s initiatives or customer resources, visit duke-energy.com or the Duke Energy News Center.
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