Duke Energy and the city of Terre Haute have launched a joint campaign to help residents reduce their heating costs during the winter. The initiative encourages residents to use Duke Energy’s Home Energy House Call program, which offers free in-home energy assessments. During these assessments, an energy efficiency specialist reviews a home’s energy usage and checks the efficiency of appliances and heating or cooling systems. Afterward, customers receive a customized report with recommendations for improving efficiency and lowering 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. The kit includes bathroom aerators, weatherstripping, water heater insulation pipe wrap, and a furnace filter whistle for self-installation.
“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 available for Duke Energy customers living in single-family homes, condominiums, townhomes or manufactured homes equipped with electric water heaters, electric heat or central air conditioning. Virtual, phone and online assessment options are also available.
Duke Energy representatives will be at Terre Haute City Hall on Monday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., assisting residents with sign-ups for the program as well as providing information about bill management programs and assistance funds.
In addition to this program, Duke Energy offers payment flexibility through Budget Billing, Pick Your Due Date and Installment Payment Plan options. Customers who qualify may also access state and federal assistance programs such as LIHEAP (Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program), which provides one-time payments during winter months. Another resource is Duke Energy’s Share the Light Fund that helps qualifying customers pay their bills; it is funded by contributions from shareholders, customers and employees.
More information about winter savings programs is available at duke-energy.com/SeasonalSavings.
Duke Energy Indiana supplies approximately 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity across 23,000 square miles in Indiana and serves around 920,000 customers.
Terre Haute is located at the intersection of US 40 and US 41 in West Central Indiana along the Wabash River. The city has seen recent downtown development growth in tourism assets as well as being home to two higher education institutions.
