Duke Energy and the city of Terre Haute have announced a joint campaign to help residents lower their heating costs this winter. The initiative encourages residents to use Duke Energy’s Home Energy House Call program, which offers free in-home energy assessments.
Through the program, qualifying customers can have an energy efficiency specialist evaluate their home’s energy usage and the efficiency of appliances and heating or cooling systems. Based on these findings, Duke Energy experts provide a personalized report with steps to improve efficiency and reduce monthly bills.
“Making energy efficiency upgrades to your home is one of the most practical steps Terre Haute families can take to manage their energy costs this winter,” said Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun. “By teaming up with Duke Energy, we’re giving residents a simple, free way to make their homes more efficient and lower their monthly bills. It’s an easy win for Terre Haute families and a great example of what can happen when we work together to deliver real value to our community. I know that utility bills can be a major part of a household’s budget, and I’m thankful that Duke Energy came to the city with ideas to help residents in need.”
Customers who participate receive an energy efficiency kit by mail. The kit includes bathroom aerators, weatherstripping, water heater insulation pipe wrap, and a furnace filter whistle for self-installation.
“We are excited to partner with Mayor Sakbun to bring Home Energy House Call to more customers across Terre Haute,” said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. “It’s a great way for families to get personalized recommendations and insights to help them save energy and ultimately money on their energy bills each month.”
The Home Energy House Call program is available for Duke Energy customers living in single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes or manufactured homes with electric water heaters, electric heat or central air conditioning. Virtual, phone and online assessment options are also offered. Residents interested in signing up can visit the Home Energy House Call website or call 844.346.4366. Additionally, Duke Energy representatives will be at Terre Haute City Hall on Monday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., providing information about bill management programs and assistance funds.
Duke Energy also provides payment flexibility through Budget Billing, Pick Your Due Date and Installment Payment Plan options for its customers.
For those who qualify, additional assistance is available through partnerships with state and community agencies. Programs include Low-income Energy Assistance Programs (LIHEAP), which offer one-time payments during winter months for eligible households in Indiana; as well as Duke Energy’s Share the Light Fund that helps qualifying customers struggling with bill payments.
Duke Energy Indiana serves approximately 920,000 customers across 23,000 square miles in Indiana and supplies about 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity.
More information about winter savings programs is available at duke-energy.com/SeasonalSavings.
