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Electric Fuel Cost Adjustments

Per the Stipulation and Order in Case No. 11-3549-EL-SSO before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, Duke Energy Ohio no longer has an electric fuel adjustment as of January 1, 2012.
   
 

March 2025

March 2024

 Typical Monthly Bill(1)

$164.00

$172.48
(1) Based on a typical monthly usage of 1,000 kWh.

Electric Safety

Duke Energy is committed to helping you stay informed when it comes to safety. Electricity is a safe and reliable energy source when used properly. Like any other source of energy, it can be hazardous if used without caution and care. Below are some key tips on electric safety. We also encourage you to take a few minutes to review all our electric safety tips and share them with your family and friends.

Overhead Power Lines

Power lines are not insulated and carry thousands of volts of electricity. Remember:

  • When working outdoors with ladders or other equipment, always know where power lines are located and stay away. 
  • If you see a downed power line, call Duke Energy at 800.543.5599, 24 hours a day. And warn others to stay away as well.
  • Never attempt to move an object (tree limb, kite, model airplane, Mylar balloon, etc.) from a power line yourself; call Duke Energy.
  • If you live in Ohio or Kentucky and plan to cut limbs or trees that are near overhead power lines, call 800.544.6900.

Call Before You Dig

One of the most potentially hazardous situations in residential areas, industrial plants and construction sites is accidental contact with underground electric power lines, natural gas lines, communication lines, and other utility services.

You can avoid this problem by calling an underground line locating service. There’s no charge for the service, and the call is toll-free. Calling before you dig can not only save you money from a damage claim, it can also save your life.

Manage Your Energy Bills

Budget Billing – Manage your summer cooling and winter heating bills by setting your energy bill at an average amount.

  • Annual Plan - For customers who want their monthly payments to remain the same. In the 12th month you are billed or credited for any difference between the budget amount and the actual costs.
  • Quarterly Plan - For customers who want to avoid a 12th-month "settle-up" adjustment. Your amount is recalculated and automatically adjusted every three months.
Enrolling in Budget Billing is quick and easy. Just register with Online Services today – it's that easy! Log in or register with Online Services.

Energy-Saving Opportunities

Home Weatherization - Our Home Weatherization program provides energy-saving installations and energy education at no cost to income-qualified customers. Click on the Home Weatherization link for additional program guidelines.

Easy Ways to Lower Your Bill - Find a variety of energy-saving information right at your fingertips.

Kentucky Electric Fuel Cost Adjustments

Duke Energy sets its fuel adjustment clause on a monthly basis to better reflect the current cost of fuel and purchased power. The Kentucky Public Service Commission approves the monthly change.

March 2025

February 2025

March 2024

FAC(1) per kWh0

$0.011245

$0.002715

$0.009372

Fuel Price(2)

$11.25

$2.72

$9.37

Typical Monthly Bill(2)

$148.00

$135.23

$130.35

(1) Fuel Adjustment Clause – represents the incremental rate above or below the Company's base fuel rate. Effective August 2024 base fuel rate is $0.033780 per kWh.

(2) Based on a typical monthly usage of 1,000 kWh.

Electric Safety

Duke Energy is committed to helping you stay informed when it comes to safety. Electricity is a safe and reliable energy source when used properly. Like any other source of energy, it can be hazardous if used without caution and care. Below are some key tips on electric safety. We also encourage you to review all our electric safety tips and share them with your family and friends.

Overhead Power Lines

Power lines are not insulated and carry thousands of volts of electricity. Remember:
  • When working outdoors with ladders or other equipment, always know where power lines are located and stay away. 
  • If you see a downed power line, call Duke Energy at 800.543.5599, 24 hours a day. And warn others to stay away as well.
  • Never attempt to move an object (tree limb, kite, model airplane, Mylar balloon, etc.) from a power line yourself; call Duke Energy. 
  • If you live in Ohio or Kentucky and plan to cut limbs or trees that are near overhead power lines, call 800.544.6900.

Electric Safety

Budget Billing - Manage your summer cooling and winter heating bills by setting your energy bill at an average amount.

  • Annual Plan - For customers who want their monthly payments to remain the same. In the 12th month you are billed or credited for any difference between the budget amount and the actual cost. 
  • Quarterly Plan - For customers who want to avoid a 12th month "settle-up" adjustment. Your amount is recalculated and automatically adjusted every three months. 

Enrolling in Budget Billing is quick and easy. Just register with Online Services today - it's that easy! Log in or register with Online Services.

Energy-Saving Opportunities and Tips

This tool provides a quick example of how energy-saving measures could lower your energy costs. It estimates how new energy-efficient practices and/or equipment in your home could save you money.

Home Weatherization - Our Home Weatherization program provides energy-saving installations and energy education at no cost to income-qualified customers. Click on the Home Weatherization link for additional program guidelines.

Easy Ways to Lower Your Bill - Find a variety of energy-saving information right at your fingertips.