Duke Energy Florida shares tips for warding off energy vampires, saving money
PR Newswire•26/10/2026•11:40 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Energy vampires account for roughly 5% to 10% of residential energy use
- ➤Duke Energy Florida serves 2 million customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area
- ➤Duke Energy Florida owns 12,500 megawatts of energy capacity
Expert Statements
Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president
“There are so many easy changes our customers can make around their homes to help them save energy and money. Pulling the plug on energy vampires is a great place to start.”
Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president
“Each device may not draw a substantial amount of energy on its own, but together, they can really add up and have a noticeable impact on bills.”
Duke Energy Florida shares tips for warding off energy vampires, saving money PR Newswire
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This Halloween, Duke Energy Florida is reminding customers of the scary reality of energy "vampires" – appliances and electronics lurking throughout homes (TVs, cell phone chargers, coffee makers and more), using energy 24/7, even when they're turned off, idle or in standby mode.
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