In the wake of severe storms, countless Floridians find themselves grappling with the aftermath of damaged homes and increased financial burdens. Yet, while customers are left with substantial utility bills, Duke Energy continues to allocate millions of dollars toward executive bonuses. This practice is not only insensitive but it's also unjustifiable, particularly when families are struggling to rebuild and recover.

Duke Energy is a major provider of electricity in Florida, serving millions of residents. When natural disasters like hurricanes strike, infrastructure often suffers, resulting in massive repair costs. Historically, these costs have been transferred to consumers, further straining their financial resources. According to reports, such as those from ProPublica and The Orlando Sentinel, Duke Energy executives have received significant bonuses even as recovery costs are passed onto their customers.

The allocation of funds in such a manner highlights a significant disparity. Instead of prioritizing executive compensation, Duke Energy could focus on creating customer-centric policies that alleviate financial stress, invest in stronger infrastructure, and provide transparent billing. These changes would benefit all Floridians, ensuring that the costs of recovery are shared more equitably.

By signing this petition, we urge Duke Energy to reconsider its financial priorities. It's time for this major corporation to demonstrate a commitment to its customers - the backbone of its business. Duke Energy should suspend excessive bonus payments until they have addressed the cost burdens transferred to their consumers post-storms. Demand accountability and fair treatment. Sign this petition to call for equitable resource allocation within Duke Energy.

Floridians are speaking out:

“We are low income residents living in Polk County. When we encounter a rate hike it hits us hard… when we get increases of $20 to $40, that’s every month. It is to the point where we have to eliminate something to make up for the increase we must pay to Duke Energy. Senior citizens are hurting. Please start thinking about the consumers and not corporate greed.”

“I find it really unfair that we are charged more for storms we have no control over while executives are getting bonuses. We are a low income family and both of us work, but it’s still a struggle to keep up with electric bills. It’s Florida, it’s hot — we need air. Stop charging us more just to fund executive bonuses.”