PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Duke Energy Indiana is dedicating nearly $300,000 in financial assistance to customers in need to pay energy bills this winter. The Share the Light Fund is supported by Duke Energy shareholders and voluntary contributions from customers and employees.
“Duke Energy’s Share the Light Fund is available to those struggling to make ends meet,” said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana.
The utility has local customers in Jackson, Shelby, Brown, Johnson, Bartholomew, Jennings, and Decatur Counties.
Duke Energy works with the Indiana Community Action Association to distribute funds to qualifying customers to pay energy bills, deposits, and reconnection/connection charges.
Eligibility for the Share the Light Fund is based on income, family size, and the availability of resources. Individuals can receive up to a $300 credit annually on their account. Contact your local community action agency for eligibility requirements. Click here to find a listing of service providers by county.
Duke Energy offers tools to help customers take control of energy use and save money, including:
- Usage Alerts that send customers a notification of how much electricity they are using and its cost so they can make adjustments before their billing period ends
- Free Home Energy House Calls, where energy professionals assess a home in-person or virtually for efficiency and provide customers with a toolkit of energy-saving devices
- Installment payment plans for customers needing flexibility
To learn more about these programs, visit duke-energy.com/SeasonalSavings.
