Utility Arrearage Payment Plans (SPECIAL RECONNECT ORDER) | Duke Energy

Allows customers to make a $175 payment in order to prevent disconnection or restore services between October 13, 2025 and April 15, 2026. A Special Reconnect Order (also known as Winter Rule) can be used once per season and will only maintain services for 30 days. After the Order expires, customers will be required to pay a monthly payment plan amount for the remaining bill balance in addition to their current charges each month.

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211 UWGC

Physical Address

139 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Hours

mon 8:30am - 4:30pm;tue 8:30am - 4:30pm;wed 8:30am - 4:30pm;thu 8:30am - 4:30pm;fri 8:30am - 4:30pm

Application process

Contact Duke Energy customer service.

Fee

There is no enrollment fee and the initial payment is $175. Monthly fees vary by amount due.

Eligibility

Open to Duke Energy customers in threat of disconnection or with services already disconnected.

Service area

Hamilton County, Ohio
Adams County, Ohio
Warren County, Ohio
Clinton County, Ohio
Butler County, Ohio
Brown County, Ohio
Clermont County, Ohio

Agency info

Duke Energy

Duke Energy supplier manages, provides, and operates regulated electric and gas operations to customers in the Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky.