Duke Energy Florida has received approval from the Florida Public Service Commission to reduce customer bills starting in March 2026. Residential customers using 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity each month will see their bills decrease by about $44 compared to February 2026.
Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president, stated, “Having operated in Florida for more than 125 years, we’re deeply embedded in the communities we serve, and we understand the challenges our customers – often our neighbors – face in order to provide for themselves and their families. We hope this bill reduction helps ease their financial burden, while we continue providing the reliable power they depend on every day.”
Commercial and industrial customers are also expected to benefit from lower bills beginning in March 2026. The reductions for these customers will range between 9.6% and 15.8%, depending on individual circumstances.
The primary reason for this reduction is the removal of the storm cost recovery charge that was put in place following hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. This charge will be removed at the end of February 2026.
However, before these decreases take effect, there will be a temporary increase in bills during January and February 2026. During those months, residential customers using 1,000 kilowatt-hours will see an increase of $7.54 per month compared to December 2025. Commercial and industrial customers can expect increases between 4.3% and 8.2% over that same period.
Duke Energy Florida continues to offer flexible payment plans and assistance programs for its customers. Information about available support options can be found at duke-energy.com/HereToHelp and duke-energy.com/SeasonalSavings.
Duke Energy Florida serves approximately two million customers across a service area covering 13,000 square miles in Florida with an energy capacity of 12,300 megawatts.
Its parent company, Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), is based in Charlotte, North Carolina and serves electric utility customers across six states with a total energy capacity of nearly 54,800 megawatts. The company is investing in grid upgrades and cleaner generation sources as part of its ongoing transition toward a smarter energy future.
More information about Duke Energy’s initiatives can be found at duke-energy.com and through its social media channels.
