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Floridians can expect the arrival of the coldest air in the state in just under a decade this weekend – potentially 20-25 degrees below the average temperature for this time of year. As energy use rises, Duke Energy encourages customers to take advantage of easy-to-join programs and simple solutions to maximize savings on their bills.

With the Carolinas experiencing an unusually long period of freezing weather and preparing for more, including possible accumulation of snow in some areas, heating systems are working harder. To help customers manage their energy usage and costs during these extended cold temperatures, Piedmont Natural Gas reminds customers about tips, resources and assistance programs.

Prolonged below-normal temperatures are pushing home energy use higher across the Carolinas – and higher use can mean higher bills. Duke Energy is sharing practical steps and flexible options to help customers manage costs during this cold stretch.

Duke Energy Florida recently hosted its Neighborhood Energy Saver Program in North Greenwood. While over 1,400 local customers are eligible to participate, approximately 75 attended the event, held at the North Greenwood Recreation Center, to learn how they can receive a free walkthrough energy assessment of their homes and help lower their monthly electricity bills.

Crews are repairing damaged equipment and restoring service to customers across the Carolinas after Winter Storm Fern – and the company is offering simple ways for those with power to manage energy use as cold weather lingers.

Las cuadrillas de Duke Energy están reparando los equipos dañados y restableciendo el servicio a los clientes de las Carolinas tras la tormenta invernal Fern, y la compañía ofrece consejos sencillos para que quienes disponen de electricidad puedan gestionar el consumo energético mientras persiste el frío.

Winter Storm Fern continues to deliver freezing rain and sleet across the Carolinas – bringing down trees, limbs and power lines and causing scattered outages.

La tormenta invernal Fern sigue provocando lluvias heladas y aguanieve en las Carolinas, derribando árboles, ramas y líneas eléctricas y causando cortes de electricidad dispersos.

La Fundación Duke Energy concede subvenciones a 21 organizaciones sin fines de lucro y agencias comunitarias de Indiana para la tormenta invernal Fern Las inversiones de la fundación ayudarán a satisfacer las necesidades de la comunidad, como refugios...

As Winter Storm Fern brings severe winter weather across parts of Duke Energy’s Indiana service territory, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $55,000 in rapid response grants to 21 organizations to help communities withstand storm impacts and sustained cold temperatures this weekend and into next week.