Duke Energy has launched a “12 Days of Savings” initiative to help customers reduce their energy use and lower electric bills during the holiday season. The company is providing daily tips from December 1 through December 12, encouraging simple changes and minor projects that can improve energy efficiency at home.
“During the holidays, energy use naturally increases due to cooler temperatures and shorter days,” said Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy’s North Carolina president. “Our goal is to make it easy for customers to take small steps that improve energy efficiency and deliver real savings.”
The daily tips include switching outdoor and indoor lighting to LED bulbs, replacing air filters, adjusting thermostats, using sunlight for heating during the day, sealing windows and doors, setting water heaters to 120 degrees, insulating pipes, installing low-flow showerheads, checking refrigerator door seals, changing ceiling fan settings for winter use, and turning off fans when not in use.
Duke Energy also offers a free Home Energy Assessment. Customers who participate receive complimentary home efficiency products such as weather stripping and caulking, along with a personalized report containing expert advice on saving energy. The assessment may also identify eligibility for rebates on efficiency upgrades.
Additional information about these tips and programs can be found at duke-energy.com/SeasonalSavings.
Duke Energy serves millions of electric and natural gas customers across several states including North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The company continues to invest in modernizing its electric grid and expanding cleaner generation sources such as renewables and energy storage.
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