Duke Energy Florida has announced a new opportunity for income-qualified customers to reduce their energy bills through the Clean Energy Connection program. The initiative is open to those who are currently enrolled in 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 Duke Energy Neighborhood Energy Saver.
The Clean Energy Connection program allows participants to subscribe by paying a fixed monthly fee of $8.35 per kilowatt-hour, while receiving a credit of $9.03 per kilowatt-hour each month. This arrangement ensures that subscribers save money from the first month and continue to benefit as long as they remain enrolled.
Duke Energy Florida operates 10 solar sites across the state, generating 749 megawatts of carbon-free electricity at peak output—enough to power approximately 230,000 homes. Customers’ subscription fees help maintain these facilities, and in return, they receive credits that lower their energy bills.
“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.”
The program is available to both homeowners and renters with no upfront costs or enrollment fees. There is no equipment required for installation or maintenance. Subscribers can cancel anytime after the first month and may continue participating if they move within an area serviced by Duke Energy Florida.
Duke Energy Florida supplies electricity to 2 million customers over a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida and owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity. Its parent company, Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), based in Charlotte, North Carolina, serves 8.4 million electric utility customers across six states and owns nearly 54,800 megawatts of capacity nationwide. The company is investing in grid upgrades and cleaner generation sources such as renewables and energy storage as part of its transition toward a smarter energy future.
More information about the Clean Energy Connection program for both income-qualified and other residential or business customers can be found on Duke Energy’s website.
