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Duke Energy encourages customers to take control of their energy usage and save money as cold spell arrives in Florida this weekend
Floridians can expect the arrival of the coldest air in the state in just under a decade this weekend – potentially 20-25 degrees below the average temperature for this time of year. Rivaling cold spells like that of January 2010, the extreme weather will cause heating systems to work harder to keep homes and businesses comfortable. As energy use rises, Duke Energy encourages customers to take advantage of easy-to-join programs and simple solutions to maximize savings on their bills.
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