LAWRENCE/ORANGE CO. – Summer temperatures often mean customers are looking for ways to beat the heat, and Duke Energy, through its Foundation, is working with a local nonprofit agency to distribute critical relief to residents in need.
The company is partnering with Hoosier Uplands to provide more than 400 fans to the nonprofit’s population in Lawrence and Orange Counties. Last year, Duke Energy and Hoosier Uplands partnered to provide 800 fans to residents.
“Indiana summers can be extremely hot, and some of the warmest days of the year are still ahead,” said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. “Support for nonprofits like this, which aim to help our most vulnerable, can make a difference in avoiding heat-related illnesses and provide our senior and low-income customers with some comfort when temperatures rise.”
Duke Energy supports organizations across the state to help purchase and distribute air conditioners and fans to older adults and low-income households.
Energy Assistance
Duke Energy has more than a dozen energy assistance and bill-lowering tools, 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 for efficiency and provide homeowners with a toolkit of energy-saving devices
- Budget Billing, which helps ease the impact of higher seasonal bills by leveling out monthly payments
- Interest-free payment plans for customers needing flexibility
To learn more about these programs, visit duke-energy.com/HereToHelp.
