Duke Energy Advises Carolinas Customers on Energy Management Amidst Returning Hot Weather
Duke Energy is providing information, tools, and resources to its customers in the Carolinas as hot weather returns, with the National Weather Service forecasting temperatures approximately 10 degrees above normal for early September. Highs are expected to be in the mid-to-upper 90s, with some areas experiencing conditions feeling as hot as 100 to 105 degrees. This increase in temperature means air conditioners will work harder and consume more energy to maintain indoor cooling. Duke Energy aims to help customers understand how weather impacts energy usage and to manage their costs effectively. The company highlights that even if thermostat settings remain unchanged, the wider temperature gap between indoors and outdoors forces cooling systems to operate longer, leading to higher energy consumption. Customers can access tools like Bill Insights, Usage Alerts, and My Home Energy Report to monitor their energy use and receive personalized recommendations. Additionally, Duke Energy offers programs such as fre... 
