ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Duke Energy Florida announced that customers should see "significantly lower" bills starting next year.
Customers won't see lower bills until March, when the "Storm Cost Recovery" charge is removed from their bills. The charge was added due to Duke Energy's response to hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton.
Duke Energy said January and February rates will increase by $7.54 for typical residential customers using 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity when compared to December 2025.
Commercial and industrial customers should expect to see bill increases ranging from 4.3% to 8.2% in January and February.
In March, residential customers using 1,000 kWh of electricity will see a decrease of about $44.16 on their bill. While commercial and industrial customers' bills are expected to decrease from 9.6% to 15.8%, Duke Energy said.
“Duke Energy Florida understands our customers face financial challenges, often making difficult decisions regarding which bill they can afford to pay,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. “That’s why keeping costs low remains a priority for us, and we’ll continue connecting them with assistance programs and tools to help them save.”
More information can be found at duke-energy.com/HereToHelp.
