Customers in need of help with electric bills can receive up to $300 from Duke

Friday, December 12, 2014

PLAINFIELD -- Duke Energy is again assisting Hoosier customers who may struggle to pay their winter energy bills.

The company is contributing $700,000 for low-income customer energy assistance through its Helping Hand program.

In addition, Duke Energy Indiana customers are contributing more than $87,000, raising this year's total to approximately $800,000.

"During the past 30 years, the program has made the cold winter months warmer for customers in need," Duke Energy Indiana President Doug Esamann said. "Last year, we were able to help more than 6,600 Hoosiers."

Customers who need help paying their electricity bills can receive up to $300 toward their bill if their local Energy Assistance Program agency determines they are eligible based on need and other criteria.

Duke Energy Indiana partners with the Indiana Community Action Association and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority's Energy Assistance Program, which distributes the company's assistance funds.

Duke also offers energy-efficiency products, services and information, to help customers save energy and money. For more information visit duke-energy.com.

Duke Energy Indiana's operations provide about 7,500 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 800,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it the state's largest electric supplier.

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