15 Free CFL Lightbulbs for Duke Energy Customers

I've updated this post from 2010 to include the correct link and new information! Also, please do not leave your address or account number in the comments below! You need to contact Duke Power directly to request your free lightbulbs.

Duke Energy is giving their customers 15 free CFL lightbulbs, which is nice for Duke Energy customers and irritating for everyone else like me. I tested my luck and called my power company asking where I could pick up free light bulbs. They laughed and made a counter proposal of “pay your bill by tonight or we're shutting off your power.” That's not the type of freebie I was looking for!

In order to claim your free bulbs, “eligible customers can order online or by telephone. For online ordering, go to your Online Services page and visit the “My Products and Services” section. To order by phone, please call 800.943.7585. Customers can check eligibility by entering their account number, nine-digit Social Security number (SSN) OR phone number and last four digits of their SSN.”

Duke Energy Free CFL Lightbulbs Eligibility

  • Duke Energy residential electricity service customers with an active account.
  • Customers who live in a state where this energy efficiency offer has been approved.
  • Customers who have not yet met or exceeded the free bulb (CFL or LED) program bulb limit of 15.

Duke Energy only operates in six states (FL, IN, KY, NC, OH, SC), but they don't list which states contain eligible customers. Thus you'll want to follow the instructions above to see if you qualify for this freebie.

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64 comments on “15 Free CFL Lightbulbs for Duke Energy Customers”

  1. I called for these`s so called free light bulbs, no bulbs……that was back in may…..thank you duke energy!!!!!Semper Fi

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    • I would like to get the free led light bulbs like others have got for my house. Please let me know if i can get some also. Thank you.

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  2. I got a letter saying I can receive the bulbs for FREE but when I tried to call or go on line it wouldn’t allow me to order them..I won’t try again so u can go ahead and send them to me.. Thanks in advance.

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  3. I would like the free 15 cfl lightbulb for duke Energy customers but when going to web site it can’t be found so can you please send my light bulbs ?

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  4. A representative From Duke Energy transferred
    Me to a number who WOULD be able to assist my on my second attempt. THAT person told me on her computer screen, it stated all she could do was give me the SAME phone number I initially called. I informed her I had already spoke FINALLY to a person who said she could not help. Please inform me WHO to call. This has become very frustrating. Thank you

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  5. These Bulbs were requested by me over a year and a half ago. I have never received them or heard from Duke Energy regarding such. WHY???????

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  6. I’M TRYING TO GET THE FREE LIGHT BULBS
    I’M A SENIOR CITIZEN AND I COULD REALLY USE SOME. HOW DO I GET THEM ?

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  7. Hey, Don’t you all likes us peeps in In. I have Duke Energy and have had for the past 38 1/2 yrs. so I would like for the first time every some free light bulbs too (energy effi.) Thank you so much. Hope to hear something soon,,,

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  8. I would greatly appreciate the free bulbs as I am interested in saving energy. Duke Energy is to be commended for this offer!!

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  9. i wont to no is how do u type in to where to get tha free floresent bulbs? i tryed to get them on tha phone and thet wud cut me off right in tha middle of dialing tha dam numbers im sorry but this is in correct pls hang up and try it a gin thay did it 4 times wanting your account nu and your soc number i thing it full of eltoro poo poo,

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  10. I’m not a Duke customer, but your tip got me thinking that maybe my electric company would do something similar. Turns out they do. Maybe that would work for other people to.Thanks again for the tip about free cfl bulbs!

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  11. Received my CFL bulbs but would like the email address or phone number for my niece to call for some. Please email me the contact and I will send it to her. My 15 are great and the 20 watt replaced a 100 watt bulb and the CFL is so much easier to read by. Thank you.

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  12. since im in the midde of renovating my new house and have 2 duke energy bills under my account i qualified for 30 bulbs……but can anyone tell me how exactly is duke gonna know whether you use your bulbs at your house only or not?

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  13. They said I qualified for 12 bulbs. I sent the link to my daughter-in-law who lives in the same city and she qualified for 15 bulbs.

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