文章核心观点 - 公司正在扩展其现有的免费居家评估计划,并为客户提供新的虚拟、电话和网络选择 [1][2][3] - 通过提高能源使用效率,帮助客户节省能源和金钱 [1][2][3] - 新的评估方式包括虚拟、电话和在线评估,以提高计划的可及性 [2][3] 根据相关目录分别进行总结 新的评估方式 - 虚拟评估:客户可以使用手机摄像头进行虚拟家居巡视,并与专业能源顾问进行免费评估 [2] - 电话评估:能源顾问将通过电话进行能源评估,并回答客户的任何问题 [2] - 在线评估:客户可以进行自主的在线能源评估,获得定制的节省建议 [2][3] 评估内容和结果 - 评估专家将分析客户的总体家庭能源使用情况,并检查其电器和供暖/制冷系统的效率 [2][3] - 根据收集的信息,专家将为客户提供一份详细报告,列出可采取的提高效率和降低能源账单的措施 [3] - 客户还将收到一个免费的节能套件,包括浴室节水器、防风条、热水管绝缘等可自行安装的节能产品 [3] 计划适用范围 - 该计划适用于拥有电热水器、电加热或中央空调的独立住宅、公寓、联排别墅或移动房屋的Duke Energy客户 [3]

18 Florida-based organizations receive significant investments to support new programming, sustainability and resiliency initiatives, direct scholarships for students at all educational levels to support Florida's growing workforce ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation has announced $740,000 in grants to support 18 education-based organizations to continue Duke Energy Florida's investment in education and future workforce needs statewide. This year's grant recipient ...

Agreement supports significant investments for safety, reliability, customer growth Request included rate reductions for natural gas costs and income tax payment credits passed to customers CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Natural Gas has reached a comprehensive agreement with consumer and industrial groups in North Carolina related to its rate review request, filed in April of this year. Piedmont plans to implement the increase in November 2024. Piedmont also requested concurrent ra ...

Advanced tools, customized training and life-saving equipment boost community safety and resiliency during ongoing storm season and beyond CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Just as Duke Energy makes extensive preparations ahead of severe weather and other emergencies, Duke Energy Foundation is committed to helping ensure its communities are well prepared before disaster strikes. During the past five years, Duke Energy Foundation has invested over $19.5 million in emergency preparedness and res ...

Grid improvements producing record-breaking reliability ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy's year-round grid-strengthening work and advanced technology help keep Florida communities resilient and better protected against disasters such as hurricanes. "Regardless of when and where the next storm strikes," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president, "Duke Energy is ready, and we encourage our customers to take this time to reassess and communicate their emergency re ...

If approved, a 1,000 kWh residential customer bill will decrease by $9.77 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida requested to lower rates and decrease customer bills in January 2025 as part of an annual adjustment for the cost of fuel used to generate electricity at the company's power plants. The company plans to decrease Florida residential rates by approximately 6%, while making grid improvements to enhance reliability, security and resilience in 2025 and beyond. Rates fo ...

Grants will support 15 economic development organizations working to attract businesses to the state ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation is investing $200,000 in grants to support 15 economic development organizations working to attract business to the state and bolster Florida's vibrant economy. "Companies often consider establishing, expanding or relocating their operations to Florida because of the state's economic strength," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Flo ...

Falling fuel prices result in lower customer rates Bill for typical residential customer will be 23% below national average CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Carolinas customers in North Carolina will see their electric rates fall starting Jan. 1 as part of an annual adjustment for the cost of fuel used to generate electricity at its power plants. A typical residential customer in North Carolina using 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month will see an overall decrease of $5.17, or abo ...

文章核心观点 - 两家当地公用事业公司Duke Energy Florida和Tampa Electric首次联合资源,保护坦帕湾的生态系统,提高该地区的环境抗灾能力 [1][2][3] - 两家公司与当地政府部门和社区组织合作,共同种植近700棵红树和黑树,以应对潮汐影响 [2][4][5] - 红树林在减少沿海侵蚀、改善水质、吸收二氧化碳等方面发挥重要作用,为各种鱼类和野生动物提供栖息地 [6][7] - Duke Energy的水产养殖中心长期致力于重建和维护佛罗里达州的鱼类种群和栖息地,为此与非营利组织等合作 [8][9][10] 公司概况 Duke Energy Florida - 拥有12,300兆瓦的发电能力,为200万住宅、商业和工业客户提供电力服务 [11] Tampa Electric - 是佛罗里达州最大的几家投资者拥有电力公司之一,为84万客户提供服务 [12] - 是加拿大能源和服务公司Emera Inc.的子公司 [12] CCA Florida - 是一家501(c)3非营利组织,宗旨是为海洋资源保护和教育 [13] - 通过habitat修复、水质倡议和渔业维护,与18,000多名会员合作保护和改善海洋资源及沿海环境 [13]

CINCINNATI, Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With temperatures soaring across the Midwest this week, Duke Energy has tips to help you take control of your energy use while keeping you and your family cool. High temperatures can lead to higher energy usage and higher bills as Duke Energy customers try to stay cool. To help manage costs and to reduce overall energy demand, particularly during the afternoon hours when usage tends to peak, customers can follow these simple tips: Set your thermostat at the highest ...