Duke Energy Indiana is dedicating $320,000 in financial assistance to help its customers in need pay their energy bills this winter season. The Share the Light Fund is supported by Duke Energy shareholders and voluntary contributions from customers and employees.
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. Customers can receive up to a $300 credit annually on their account.
Individuals should contact their local community action agency to see if they are eligible. In Bartholomew County, that is Human Services, Inc., 4355 E. County Road 600N, Columbus, phone, (812) 372-8407, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more, visit www.hsi-indiana.com.
Duke Energy offers a number of other tools and resources to help customers take control of their 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 tool kit of energy-saving devices
- Interest-free installment payment plans for eligible customers needing flexibility
- To learn more about these programs, visit duke-energy.com/SeasonalSavings.
Over the last five years, our Share the Light Fund has provided more than $4 million in bill assistance, which has helped support nearly 15,000 Indiana households.
