Electric Fuel Cost Adjustments

Duke Energy sets its fuel and purchased power prices on a quarterly basis. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approves the quarterly change.

  Nov 2008 Last Nov 2007
FPP(1) per kWh $ 0.021746 $ 0.013760
Fuel and Purchased Power Price(2) $ 21.75 $ 13.76
Typical Monthly Bill(2) $ 120.98 $ 106.77

(1) Fuel and Purchased Power - represents the incremental rate above or below the rate contained in the Company's Market Based Standard Service Offer generation rate of $0.012453 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 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 1-800-543-5599, 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; but call Duke Energy
  • If you live in Ohio or Kentucky and plan to cut limbs or trees that are near overhead power lines, call 1-800-544-6900.

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 twelfth 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 twelfth-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! Login or register with Online Services.

Energy-Saving Opportunities

Online Home Energy Analysis – 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.

Reducing Your Bill – Find a variety of energy-saving information right at your fingertips.