Duke Energy Florida has received approval from the Florida Public Service Commission to reduce customer bills starting in March 2026. Residential customers are expected to see a decrease of approximately $44 for every 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) used compared to February 2026.
Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida’s state president, commented on the decision: “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 will also benefit from lower bills in March 2026, with reductions ranging from 9.6% to 15.8%, depending on various factors. The significant decrease is attributed mainly to the removal of storm cost recovery charges related to hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton by the end of February 2026.
However, before these reductions take effect, bills will temporarily rise in January and February 2026. Typical residential customers using 1,000 kWh will see an increase of $7.54 during these months compared to December 2025. Commercial and industrial users will experience increases between 4.3% and 8.2%.
Duke Energy Florida continues its commitment to supporting customers through flexible payment plans and energy management tools. More details can be found at duke-energy.com/HereToHelp and duke-energy.com/SeasonalSavings.
Duke Energy Florida is a subsidiary of Duke Energy Corporation, which owns substantial energy capacity across several states including North Carolina and South Carolina. Duke Energy is working towards an energy transition with investments in grid upgrades and cleaner generation methods such as renewables.
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