US EditionDuke Energy Urges Customers to Reduce Electric Usage as High Temps Increase
- On Monday, June 23, 2025, Duke Energy urged customers in North and South Carolina to reduce electricity use between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. to ease strain on the power grid amid scorching temperatures.
- The call followed a heat wave gripping the Carolinas this week, which increased electricity demand and risked isolated outages by taxing HVAC systems and the power grid.
- Duke Energy advised residents to raise thermostats, postpone laundry and dishwashing, avoid prolonged oven use, and use outdoor grilling to reduce air conditioning load and keep homes cooler.
- Vice President Ben Harrison expressed gratitude to customers for their support and patience as efforts continue to maintain the system’s stability and reliability. Meanwhile, spokesperson Carolina Fountain highlighted that using less energy can lead to greater savings on bills, creating a beneficial situation for everyone.
- Duke Energy’s request aims to maintain normal grid operations during extreme heat, prevent outages, and reflects their ongoing investment in grid upgrades and cleaner energy to ensure future reliability.
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North Carolina heat wave: Duke Energy urges people to conserve power and cut costs
As North Carolina faces an intense heatwave, Duke Energy is calling on residents in the Triangle to conserve electricity during peak afternoon hours to alleviate pressure on the power grid.
Charlotte, NC.- In view of the extreme rise in temperatures this week, Duke Energy is urging its customers in North Carolina and South Carolina to reduce their electricity consumption, especially during peak demand between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., to avoid overloading the power grid. According to forecasts, the thermometers could reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday and stay in high 90s until Wednesday. This extreme heat puts the electrical system …
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