Duke Energy offers tips to save energy and money as wide-spread heat wave brings triple digit temperatures to the Carolinas

• Energy-saving tools and tips are available to help customers
  
  
  
  
• B-roll of energy-saving tips to beat the heat available here

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With portions of the Carolinas expecting to see near record temperatures this week and heat alerts issued for most of the eastern United States, Duke Energy has tips to help you take control of your energy use while keeping you and your family comfortable.

Tips to save energy and money

• Set your thermostat to the highest comfortable setting. Even a couple of degrees can help save energy and money. Keep in mind: Your system will run longer – using more energy – the hotter it is outside even if your thermostat setting never changes.
  
  
  
  
• Use cooler water for washing clothes. Switching your temperature setting from hot to warm can cut a laundry load's energy use in half.
  
  
  
  
• Run heat-producing appliances during cooler morning hours for additional savings.
  
  
  
  
• Close curtains and blinds on the sunny side of your home to help prevent the sun from heating your home.
  
  
  
  
• Operate ceiling fans in a counterclockwise direction in the summer, which pushes cooler air back down into the room.

Savings programs and incentives 

• Get a free home energy assessment. Customers receive a free energy efficiency kit, customized usage report, low-cost tips and expert recommendations to help them see energy savings by signing up for our free Home Energy House Call.
  
  
  
  
• Need an upgrade? Customers can take advantage of rebates for equipment like HVAC systems, water heaters and pool pumps as well as upgrades like attic insulation through our Smart $aver program.
  
  
  
  
• Get paid for shifting energy use. Customers can receive a credit on their bill for automatically shifting their energy use to times when demand for energy is lower. Enroll your smart thermostat in our Power Manager® (Duke Energy Carolinas customers)/ EnergyWise® Home (Duke Energy Progress customers) program. 

Payment assistance

• Installment Payment Plans can help customers who need flexibility with paying their energy bills.
  
  
  
  
• Duke Energy works with local and state agencies to connect qualified customers with access to resources, including Share the Light Fund® and Low Income Home Energy Assistance programs.
  
  
  
  
• A new Payment Assistance Finder tool helps connect customers to local resources with just a zip code. Visit our Special Assistance page for more information.

For more ways to save, visit duke-energy.com/SummerSavings.

Duke Energy 

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,100 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. 

Duke Energy is executing an ambitious energy transition, keeping customer reliability and value at the forefront as it builds a smarter energy future. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables and energy storage. 

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