Duke Energy and the city of Terre Haute have launched a campaign to help residents lower their heating costs this winter. The initiative promotes Duke Energy’s Home Energy House Call program, which offers free in-home energy assessments for qualifying customers. During these visits, energy efficiency specialists analyze household energy use and check appliances and heating or cooling systems. Customers receive a customized report with recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce bills.
“Making energy efficiency upgrades to your home is one of the most practical steps Terre Haute families can take to manage their energy costs this winter,” said Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun. “By teaming up with Duke Energy, we’re giving residents a simple, free way to make their homes more efficient and lower their monthly bills. It’s an easy win for Terre Haute families and a great example of what can happen when we work together to deliver real value to our community. I know that utility bills can be a major part of a household’s budget, and I’m thankful that Duke Energy came to the city with ideas to help residents in need.”
Customers who participate will also receive an energy efficiency kit by mail containing items such as bathroom aerators, weatherstripping, water heater insulation pipe wrap, and a furnace filter whistle for immediate savings.
“We are excited to partner with Mayor Sakbun to bring Home Energy House Call to more customers across Terre Haute,” said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. “It’s a great way for families to get personalized recommendations and insights to help them save energy and ultimately money on their energy bills each month.”
The Home Energy House Call program is open to Duke Energy customers living in single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes or manufactured homes with electric water heaters, electric heat or central air conditioning. Virtual, phone and online assessment options are also available. Residents can learn more or sign up at the Home Energy House Call website or by calling 844-346-4366.
Duke Energy representatives will be present at Terre Haute City Hall on Monday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., offering sign-ups for the program as well as information about bill management programs and assistance funds.
In addition to the assessment program, Duke Energy provides several payment flexibility options including Budget Billing, Pick Your Due Date and Installment Payment Plans. The company partners with state agencies on programs like LIHEAP (Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program), which helps eligible households pay winter energy bills through one-time payments.
Duke Energy also operates Share the Light Fund—a program funded by shareholders, customers and employees—to assist qualifying customers who struggle with bill payments.
Duke Energy Indiana supplies electricity across 23,000 square miles in Indiana and serves approximately 920,000 customers statewide.
For further details about saving on winter energy costs or accessing assistance programs visit duke-energy.com/SeasonalSavings.
