What else is Progress Energy doing to help customers manage their energy costs during these challenging economic times?
Customers who need help paying their electric bills can apply to receive assistance through the Energy Neighbor Fund. Since the program began in 1988, it has provided more than $8 million in assistance to families in crisis. For more information, visit www.progress-energy.com or call toll-free 1 (800) 700-8744. To help customers with higher bills, Progress Energy also offers several programs: Home or Business Energy Checks: This is a free evaluation of your home or business to analyze its overall energy use and help you save energy and money. For more details, visit www.savethewatts.com or call toll-free 1 (888) 302-8348 (Home Energy Check) and 1 (877) 372-8477 (Business Energy Check). Budget Billing: This free program helps customers on fixed incomes or others who need a consistent bill to forecast monthly energy costs and better plan their finances. Customers pay an average amount that is approximately the same each month. Visit www.progress-energy.com for more information. EnergyWis
