CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As cold air moves into central and eastern North Carolina, Duke Energy said it's prepared to meet the demand.
Jeff Brooks with Duke Energy said the company sees the highest demand in the winter. He said they’ve learned a lot from a cold blast in 2022, where millions were without power.
Now, their preparation starts with anticipating the high demand during lower temperatures. Lows will be in the 20s and even teens at points during the coming days.
“We work to complete all of our maintenance at our plants by early December,” he said. “We also work with neighboring utilities to purchase power when we need it.”
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