Duke Energy Florida has received approval from the Florida Public Service Commission to reduce customer bills starting in March 2026. Residential customers will see an approximate $44 decrease per 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity used compared to February 2026.
Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president, said, “Having operated in Florida for more than 125 years, we’re deeply embedded in the communities we serve, and we understand the challenges our customers – often our neighbors – face in order to provide for themselves and their families. We hope this bill reduction helps ease their financial burden, while we continue providing the reliable power they depend on every day.”
Commercial and industrial customers are also set to benefit from lower bills beginning March 2026. The decreases will range between 9.6% and 15.8% compared to February 2026, with specific reductions varying by several factors.
The main reason for the bill reduction is the scheduled end of a storm cost recovery charge tied to Duke Energy Florida’s responses to hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton at the close of February 2026.
Before these reductions take effect, there will be a temporary increase in January and February 2026. During those months, typical residential bills using 1,000 kWh will rise by $7.54 compared to December 2025. Commercial and industrial customers will experience increases ranging from 4.3% to 8.2%.
Duke Energy Florida states that it remains committed to supporting its customers through flexible payment plans, energy management tools, and assistance programs. More details are available at duke-energy.com/HereToHelp and duke-energy.com/SeasonalSavings.
Duke Energy Florida serves two million residential, commercial, and industrial customers across a service area covering about 13,000 square miles in Florida.
Its parent company Duke Energy is one of the largest energy holding companies in the United States with electric utilities serving millions of customers across six states and natural gas utilities operating in five states.
More information can be found at duke-energy.com as well as on their official social media channels.
