PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Duke Energy Indiana customers struggling to pay energy bills can apply now for up to $300 in financial assistance. The company announced Thursday it has dedicated another $100,000 through its Share the Light Fund to help individuals and families in need.
President of Duke Energy Indiana Stan Pinegar said, “We want to remind customers having trouble paying their utility expenses to contact us about options for managing their bills, including interest-free payment plans.”
Duke Energy works with the Indiana Community Action Association to distribute funds to qualifying customers to help pay energy bills, deposits, and reconnection or connection charges. Contact your local community action agency about eligibility. Click here to find a listing of service providers by county.
In the last five years, Duke Energy, its employees, and customers have provided $3 million in bill assistance through the Share the Light Fund, which has supported over 10,000 Indiana households.
Duke Energy has more than a dozen energy assistance and bill-lowering tools, including:
- Usage Alerts that send customers a notification of how much electricity they are using and its cost so they can make adjustments before their billing period ends
- Free Home Energy House Calls, where energy professionals assess a home for efficiency and provide homeowners with a toolkit of energy-saving devices
- Budget Billing, which helps ease the impact of higher seasonal bills by leveling out monthly payments
- Interest-free payment plans for customers needing flexibility
To learn more about these programs, visit duke-energy.com/HereToHelp.
