* Tools and tips can help save up to
Through its innovative Neighborhood Energy Saver program, the company will give qualified customers a complimentary energy makeover for their house or apartment.
The program can help customers in single-family homes save up to
"Helping customers better understand and manage their energy use is extremely important right now as many households continue to be financially overwhelmed by higher living expenses, including higher energy bills," said
Digital room thermometer
Energy-saving showerhead or shower wand
One-year supply of AC filters
Water-saving kitchen and bathroom faucet aerators
Energy-efficient lightbulbs
Water heater wraps/pipe wrap
Covers for window AC units
Caulking, weatherstripping and door sweeps
Insulation upgrade
Basic AC maintenance
AC duct leakage sealing
Customers will also learn how daily activities, habits and other factors can increase their electric use and raise their energy bills.
Eligible customers received an invitation to the Neighborhood Energy Saver launch event that will take place on
A map detailing the eligible residents is available upon request.
"We're excited Duke Energy is bringing the Neighborhood Energy Saver program to our community," said
Since the Neighborhood Energy Saver program's inception in 2006, the company has implemented it in more than 64 communities across
The program is available to residential customers (both homeowners and renters) living in communities identified by Duke Energy. Federal and state guidelines and census data are used to objectively select communities where the program would be most beneficial.
Since 1981, Duke Energy has helped its
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company has interim carbon emission targets of at least 50% reduction from electric generation by 2030, 50% for Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 upstream and downstream emissions by 2035, and 80% from electric generation by 2040. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
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