SPHA Partners with Duke Energy to Assist SPHA Residents

Duke Energy representative with Michael Lundy, President & CEO of the St. Peterburg Housing Authority.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Duke Energy and the St. Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA) partnered to host a "Care, Connection and Community" outreach event for SPHA residents on March 31, 2026. The event was held at The Legacy at Jordan Park.

The event was presented in partnership with Duke Energy, Share the Light Fund®, and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

SPHA residents received one-on-one assistance from Duke Energy team members to help them manage their energy bill.

Over 180 SPHA residents were assisted during the event, receiving support with utility bills through both emergency funding and longer-term assistance programs. Participants also received information on energy conservation strategies and ways to better manage ongoing utility costs.

This collaborative effort reflects SPHA's ongoing commitment to connecting residents with valuable resources.

SPHA extends its thanks to Duke Energy for their partnership and for helping our residents.

ABOUT THE ST. PETERSBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY (SPHA):

An independent quasi-governmental entity and a political subdivision of the State of Florida, operating under Chapter 421 Florida Statutes, SPHA is the local administrative agency for housing assistance programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). SPHA offers a variety of programs and services that provide affordable rental housing to low-income families, seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the greater St. Petersburg region. For more information, visit www.stpeteha.org.