Qualifying Duke Energy customers can receive up to a $250 account credit annually through company’s ‘Summer Energy Assistance Credit Program’
Duke Energy is dedicating $350,000 in financial assistance to help Indiana customers pay their energy bills this summer. This assistance comes from the company’s “Summer Energy Assistance Credit Program,” which is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.
Duke Energy works with the Indiana Community Action Association to distribute funds through local Energy Assistance Program (EAP) agencies to qualifying customers to pay energy bills, deposits and reconnection/connection charges.
•The Summer Energy Assistance Credit Program is available to EAP-eligible customers.
•Qualifying customers can receive up to a $250 credit annually on their account.
•Individuals should contact their local EAP agency to see if they are eligible.
In Jackson County, Duke customers should contact Human Services Indiana at 812-522-8718. Scott, Jennings and Jefferson County Duke Energy customers should contact Ohio Valley Opportunities at 812-265-5858, option 1. In Washington County, contact Hoosier Uplands at 812-883-5368.
Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, provides about 6,800 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 930,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it Indiana’s largest electric supplier.
