Due to the high energy demand amidst the cold, Duke Energy conducted planned blackoutsso much so that, during the day, about 500,000 people were affected, remaining without electricity.
“We understand how difficult a power outage can be during extreme temperatures, especially while on vacation. Duke Energy appreciates your patience and understanding as we work through this extreme weather event and are doing everything we can to maintain power for as long as possible. possible number of days “possible people”,
the company said in a statement.
Up until the time of this note, About 300,000 people were without electricity in the Carolinas, according to the Duke Energy page..
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Duke Energy reported that scheduled outages ended around noonbut it was unclear how long it would take to restore power for all.
How many people are without power in Charlotte, Asheville, Winston-Salem, Raleigh and Greensboro due to Duke Energy outages?
According to the company’s official website, there are approximately 117,000 people without electricity in the Charlotte area.
In Fayetteville, for example, the number is 18,000; in Durham yes Raleighabout 18,000, while in Greenboroabout 57,000.
Other areas, such as Winston-Salem they have nearly 1,000 people without electricity; Asheville, about 19,000; around American walnutabout 17,000, among other parts of the state.
“Teams are restoring customers affected by emergencies, temporary outages this morning, and remaining storm outages. We ask customers to help by reducing their electricity usage as much as possible without sacrificing safety,”
said a statement from the company.
Despite the power resets, in a ad, Duke Energy asked that lights and non-essential appliances, such as dishwashers and clothes dryers, be turned off..
“We understand that reducing electricity usage can be inconvenient and inconvenient, especially around the holidays. We appreciate your help and patience as we navigate this unprecedented question. Your support can make a difference in helping maintain power for everyone”,
elaborate on the statement.
You can see the full blackout map at real time here.