People who are serviced by Duke Energy could soon see a much needed decrease in their energy bills.

"We need a break. We need something to happen in this economy to give people a break," said Ken Prine, a resident in St. Pete.

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That break is right around the corner.

On Tuesday, the Florida Public Service Commission approved Duke Energy's request to lower customer bills starting next March.

Residents could see a roughly $44 decrease for every 1,000 kilowatt hours of energy they use.

"I'm happy that they are choosing to lower the bills because they are kind of sky high at this point," said Amanda Loeffler, a resident.

Loeffler said with that decrease, she could save around $500 a year.

"We are a family of seven, just stopping in for a couple of things ends up being a hundred do

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