Duke Energy urges North Carolina and South Carolina customers to reduce electric usage
- Duke Energy is proactively managing grid stability to prevent widespread outages
- Company demonstrates strong customer communication and preventive measures
- Long-term investment in grid upgrades and cleaner energy sources shows strategic planning
- Risk of potential isolated power outages during peak demand
- Grid strain indicates possible capacity limitations during extreme weather
- Temporary service disruption potential for customers during peak hours
As we continue to manage available power supplies, protect the grid and maintain normal operations, here are some simple ways customers can help:
- At home, raise the temperature to the highest comfortable setting. Keep in mind: Your system will run longer the hotter it is outside � even if your thermostat setting never changes. Postpone laundry until later in the evening or tomorrow morning.
- Avoid prolonged use of your electric range/oven, which can heat up the house, making your AC work harder, using more energy.
- Avoid using appliancesÌýsuch as washing machines, dryers and dishwashers during the high-demand hours noted above.
- Consider grilling outdoorsÌýto keep indoor temperatures lower and reduce energy use from electric stovetops and ovens.
- Turn off any unnecessary appliances, unused plug-ins and lights.
"We deeply appreciate our customers' cooperation, patience and understanding as we work to help ensure the stability and reliability of the system," said Ben Harrison, Duke Energy vice president of grid operationsÌý–Ìýplanning and operations. "We understand that reducing electricity use during these hours can be inconvenient, but our customers'Ìýactions make a significant difference for all."
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