Tell Duke Energy: Keep the Lights On For Everybody

All over Florida, utilities are ending electrical service for our neighbors who haven’t been able to stay current with their bills during the COVID-19 economic crisis. Duke Energy plans to start terminating service in October.

While the Governor issued a moratorium on evictions for those unable to keep up with their rent, he and the Public Service Commission have refused to take any such action on electricity. It’s now up to us to demand that utilities keep the lights on for everyone during the pandemic.

You can help: Sign Sierra's letter to Duke Energy. We’ll share it with the FL Public Service Commission, our Pinellas County Commissioners and other local elected officials.

In Miami and Orlando, Sierra and allies succeeded in delayed the day this cruel action happens. It's time your voice was heard. Tell Duke: now is not the time to demand your money when people just aren't able to pay.

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Dear Lynn Good of Duke Energy: Keep the Lights on for Everyone!

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The COVID-19 pandemic crisis has been tough on everyone, but especially people who've lost their jobs. Our low-income neighbors, who already pay up to three times more than the average household on home energy costs, are now losing service as the pandemic still affects employment and income. Instead of terminating service to these neighbors, Duke Energy should instead: 1. Extend stays on disconnections through June 1st, 2021 at the earliest. 2. Reconnect customers disconnected from power from March 9th, 2020 through the present, especially residential households. 3. Waive all fees & fines for customers through June 1st, 2021. 4. Extend debt forgiveness to households facing unemployment, ALICE constrained households, and energy-debt burdened households. 5. Establish balance management programs that meet the needs of Floridians based on best practices established in other parts of the country. 6. Provide updated data related to the COVID-19 crisis every month. 7. Set robust energy efficiency goals and programs –specifically those aimed at providing assistance to low-income customers.

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