Duke Energy Supports Florida Customers With $150,000 in Grants to Programs Aimed at Providing Stability

Funding will go to six organizations that help Florida individuals and families in need

ST. PETERSBURG, FL / ACCESSWIRE / March 26, 2024 / The Duke Energy Foundation is providing $150,000 in grants to support organizations in Florida that help customers with basic needs such as utility bill assistance, housing and more.

"When our neighbors need help, these are the organizations they turn to," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "Whether it is with food, transportation or help making their homes more energy efficient, together, we can reach even more families and individuals and help them achieve financial stability."

Grants were awarded to the following organizations:

• City of Haines City - $25,000
• Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco - $30,000
• Heart of Florida United Way - $40,000
• Neighborhood Center of West Volusia - $15,000
• Pinellas County Urban League - $30,000
• The Mustard Seed of Central Florida - $10,000

Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties brings community volunteers, corporate donors, civic organizations, and faith groups together to build affordable homes for low- to moderate-income families and individuals throughout Pinellas and Pasco counties.

"Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties shares in Duke Energy's commitment to building more energy-efficient and sustainable communities," said Mike Sutton, Habitat Pinellas and West Pasco president and CEO. "Our ongoing collaboration enables us to offer hardworking families and individuals a hand up toward safe, energy-efficient and affordable homeownership."

Duke Energy also offers a number of tools and resources to help customers.

Some of the available programs include:

Budget Billing: Get predictable monthly bills regardless of your energy use or the weather, so it's easier to stay on budget. Plus, there are two convenient payment plans to choose from. Learn more at duke-energy.com/BudgetBilling.

Installment Plans/Payment Plans: Pay back balances over longer periods of time. Eligible customers can request flexible plans that give you more time to pay. Learn about the options at duke-energy.com/MoreTime.

Usage Alerts: Get more control over your electricity use and spending. If you have a smart meter, a mobile phone or an email, you'll automatically be enrolled to receive notifications midway through your billing period showing how much electricity you've used along with a projection of your monthly amount, in time to adjust. Learn more at duke-energy.com/UsageAlerts.