Duke Energy Urges NC Customers to Reduce Power Usage to Prevent Outages, Electrical Grid Issues

Duke Energy asks customers to reduce energy use Monday morning

Duke Energy needs your help on Monday morning.

Duke Energy urges Carolinas customers to reduce energy use amid extreme cold

CHARLOTTE, NC (WWAY) — Duke Energy is asking customers across the Carolinas to voluntarily reduce their energy use as extremely cold temperatures drive unusually high demand on the power grid. The company said temperatures running 10 to 20 degrees below normal across the East Coast have led to increased energy use. To help lessen strain on the grid and reduce the potential for temporary power outages, Duke Energy is asking customers to cut back …

Duke Energy urges NC customers to reduce power usage to prevent outages, electrical grid issues

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The snowstorm that hit North Carolina has caused electrical providers to urge their customers to use less power. Officials with Duke Energy announced Sunday that due to the snow and cold weather, customers are more prone to power outages than usual. Duke Energy is asking that customers reduce energy use on [...]

Duke Energy urges Triad customers to limit electricity use Monday morning

“Something that we hear frequently is, ‘I didn't touch my thermostat. It's still on the setting that it's been forever.’”

Duke Energy urges North Carolina customers to reduce energy use amid extreme cold

Duke Energy is asking customers in the Carolinas to voluntarily reduce their energy use from 4-10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, as extremely cold temperatures drive unusually high energy demand across the East Coast.