ST. PETERSBURG, FL (352today.com) – Duke Energy says its Florida customers will see lower electric bills. The power provider says the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) approved the company’s request to reduce fuel charges on customer bills.
Duke Energy says a typical residential 1,000-kWh monthly customer bill will be reduced by $5.90, or almost 4%.
The new rates taking effect beginning in June 2024.
The company says the savings are in addition to the $11.29 monthly decrease, or about 6%, that went into effect in January.
Similarly, typical commercial and industrial customers will see a bill decrease between 3.5% and 7.0%, varying based on factors such as industry type and differences in customer use patterns.
Duke Energy supplies electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers in Florida.
As we head into the warmest months of the year, the power company encourages its customers to use tools like usage alerts and pick your own due date to help you take more control over your energy use and bills.
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