Florida Utility Company Bill Assistance Programs

Administered by Florida Power and Light / Duke Energy Florida / Tampa Electric (TECO) · fpl.com

Florida's major electric utilities including Florida Power and Light (FPL), Duke Energy, and TECO/Tampa Electric offer income-based bill assistance, budget billing, and medical baseline rate reductions for qualifying low-income customers. Programs vary by utility and are separate from LIHEAP.

Eligibility requirements

✓Eligibility varies by utility company
✓FPL, Duke Energy, and TECO each have their own low-income assistance programs
✓Generally requires enrollment in a qualifying government assistance program (SNAP, Medicaid, LIHEAP) or income below a set threshold
✓Contact your specific utility provider directly to apply.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at fpl.com →

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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