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Energy Bill Assistance Available for Qualified Duke Energy Florida Customers
As Duke Energy Florida's storm cost recovery charges have been removed from customer bills as of February, dropping residential bills approximately $44 for every 1,000 kWh, additional bill assistance resources are available for eligible customers that may face continued payment challenges.
About this update from Duke Energy Corporation (holding Company)
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