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Duke Energy asks Carolinas customers to reduce electricity use
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Key Points:
- Duke Energy is requesting customers in North Carolina and South Carolina to voluntarily reduce electricity use from 2-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, to ease demand on the power grid during peak hours.
- Customers are encouraged to raise thermostats, avoid using major appliances, limit electric stove use, and for electric vehicle owners, charge overnight when demand is lower.
- The request comes amid above-average heat, which increases strain on the power system during late afternoon and early evening peak periods.
- Duke Energy officials emphasize that these conservation efforts, while inconvenient, help maintain reliable service and support the grid.
- Duke Energy serves approximately 3.9 million electric customers in North Carolina and over 870,000 in South Carolina.
