Duke Energy continues to manage the power grid through sustained cold conditions
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) is actively managing its power grid during prolonged freezing temperatures, with customer demand expected to peak on Thursday across the Carolinas. The company is implementing a comprehensive plan that includes operating all available generating assets, offering customer energy-saving programs, and purchasing additional power when needed.
The company's preparation involves maintaining power generating assets, real-time analysis, and grid strengthening. While Duke Energy has voluntary programs for residential and business customers to reduce energy consumption in exchange for incentives, it hasn't requested voluntary reductions this week.
To help customers manage energy costs during cold weather, Duke Energy recommends several efficiency measures, including: reducing thermostat settings, setting water heaters to 120 degrees or less, utilizing natural sunlight for warming, operating ceiling fans clockwise, and properly insulating windows. The company serves 8.4 million electric customers across six states and is pursuing a clean energy transition with goals of net-zero methane emissions by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) sta attivamente gestendo la sua rete elettrica durante prolungati periodi di temperature gelide, con una domanda dei clienti prevista al culmine giovedì in tutte le Carolinas. L'azienda sta attuando un piano completo che include il funzionamento di tutte le risorse generative disponibili, l'offerta di programmi di risparmio energetico per i clienti e l'acquisto di ulteriore energia quando necessario.
La preparazione dell'azienda prevede la manutenzione delle risorse di generazione di energia, un'analisi in tempo reale e il potenziamento della rete. Sebbene Duke Energy offra programmi volontari per i clienti residenziali e commerciali al fine di ridurre il consumo energetico in cambio di incentivi, non ha richiesto riduzioni volontarie questa settimana.
Per aiutare i clienti a gestire i costi energetici durante il maltempo, Duke Energy raccomanda diverse misure di efficienza, tra cui: ridurre le impostazioni del termostato, impostare gli scaldabagni a 120 gradi o meno, utilizzare la luce naturale per riscaldare, far funzionare i ventilatori a soffitto in senso orario e isolare adeguatamente le finestre. L'azienda serve 8,4 milioni di clienti elettrici in sei stati e sta perseguendo una transizione verso l'energia pulita con obiettivi di emissioni nette di metano pari a zero entro il 2030 e di emissioni nette di carbonio pari a zero entro il 2050.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) está gestionando activamente su red eléctrica durante períodos prolongados de temperaturas heladas, con una demanda de clientes que se espera alcance su punto máximo el jueves en las Carolinas. La compañía está implementando un plan integral que incluye operar todos los recursos generativos disponibles, ofrecer programas de ahorro energético a los clientes y comprar energía adicional cuando sea necesario.
La preparación de la empresa implica el mantenimiento de los activos de generación de energía, análisis en tiempo real y el fortalecimiento de la red. Aunque Duke Energy tiene programas voluntarios para clientes residenciales y comerciales para reducir el consumo de energía a cambio de incentivos, no ha solicitado reducciones voluntarias esta semana.
Para ayudar a los clientes a gestionar los costos energéticos durante el clima frío, Duke Energy recomienda varias medidas de eficiencia, que incluyen: reducir la configuración del termostato, ajustar los calentadores de agua a 120 grados o menos, aprovechar la luz solar para calentar, hacer funcionar los ventiladores de techo en sentido horario y aislar adecuadamente las ventanas. La empresa atiende a 8.4 millones de clientes eléctricos en seis estados y está persiguiendo una transición hacia la energía limpia con metas de emisiones netas de metano cero para 2030 y emisiones netas de carbono cero para 2050.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK)는 계속되는 한파 동안 전력망을 적극적으로 관리하고 있으며, 목요일에 캐롤라이나 전역에서 고객 수요가 정점에 이를 것으로 예상하고 있습니다. 이 회사는 가용한 모든 발전 자산을 운영하고, 고객에게 에너지 절약 프로그램을 제공하며, 필요 시 추가 전력을 구매하는 포괄적인 계획을 시행하고 있습니다.
회사의 준비 작업은 전력 생성 자산 유지, 실시간 분석 및 전력망 강화 포함합니다. Duke Energy는 주거 및 상업 고객을 위해 에너지 소비를 줄이는 자발적 프로그램을 제공하고 있지만, 이번 주에는 자발적 감축을 요청하지 않았습니다.
추운 날씨 동안 고객이 에너지 비용을 관리할 수 있도록 Duke Energy는 여러 가지 효율성 조치를 권장하고 있습니다. 여기에는: 온도 조절기의 설정을 낮추고, 온수기를 120도 이하로 설정하고, 자연 햇빛을 이용하여 난방하고, 천장 팬을 시계 방향으로 작동시키고, 창문을 적절히 단열하는 것이 포함됩니다. 이 회사는 6개 주에서 840만 명의 전기 고객에게 서비스를 제공하고 있으며, 2030년까지 메탄 배출을 제로로, 2050년까지 탄소 배출을 제로로 만드는 목표와 함께 청정 에너지 전환을 추진하고 있습니다.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) gère activement son réseau électrique pendant des périodes prolongées de températures glaciales, avec une demande des clients qui devrait atteindre un pic jeudi dans les Carolines. L'entreprise met en œuvre un plan complet qui inclut l'exploitation de tous les actifs de génération disponibles, l'offre de programmes d'économies d'énergie pour les clients et l'achat d'électricité supplémentaire en cas de besoin.
La préparation de l'entreprise inclut le maintien des actifs de production d'électricité, l'analyse en temps réel et le renforcement du réseau. Bien que Duke Energy propose des programmes volontaires pour les clients résidentiels et commerciaux afin de réduire leur consommation d'énergie en échange d'incitations, elle n'a pas demandé de réductions volontaires cette semaine.
Pour aider les clients à gérer leurs coûts énergétiques par temps froid, Duke Energy recommande plusieurs mesures d'efficacité, notamment : réduire les réglages du thermostat, régler les chauffe-eaux à 120 degrés ou moins, utiliser la lumière naturelle pour le chauffage, faire fonctionner les ventilateurs de plafond dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre et bien isoler les fenêtres. L'entreprise dessert 8,4 millions de clients électriques dans six États et poursuit une transition vers une énergie propre avec des objectifs d'émissions nettes de méthane nulles d'ici 2030 et d'émissions nettes de carbone nulles d'ici 2050.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) verwaltet aktiv sein Stromnetz während langanhaltender Frosttemperaturen, wobei die Kundennachfrage voraussichtlich am Donnerstag in den Carolinas ihren Höhepunkt erreichen wird. Das Unternehmen setzt einen umfassenden Plan um, der den Betrieb aller verfügbaren Erzeugungsanlagen, die Bereitstellung von Energiesparprogrammen für Kunden und den Kauf zusätzlicher Energie bei Bedarf umfasst.
Die Vorbereitung des Unternehmens beinhaltet die Instandhaltung der Stromerzeugungsanlagen, Echtzeitanalysen und die Stärkung des Netzes. Obwohl Duke Energy freiwillige Programme für Privat- und Geschäftskunden anbietet, um den Energieverbrauch im Austausch gegen Anreize zu reduzieren, hat das Unternehmen in dieser Woche keine freiwilligen Reduzierungen angefordert.
Um Kunden während der kalten Wetterbedingungen bei der Verwaltung von Energiekosten zu helfen, empfiehlt Duke Energy mehrere Effizienzmßnahmen, darunter: die Temperaturregelung zu senken, Wasserheizer auf 120 Grad oder weniger einzustellen, natürliches Licht zum Heizen zu nutzen, Deckenventilatoren im Uhrzeigersinn zu betreiben und Fenster angemessen zu isolieren. Das Unternehmen bedient 8,4 Millionen elektrische Kunden in sechs Bundesstaaten und verfolgt einen Übergang zu sauberer Energie mit dem Ziel, bis 2030 netto null Methanemissionen und bis 2050 netto null Kohlenstoffemissionen zu erreichen.
- Strong infrastructure preparedness for peak demand periods
- Established customer incentive programs for energy reduction
- Large customer base of 8.4 million electric and 1.7 million gas customers
- 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity
- Increased operational pressure due to extreme weather conditions
- Higher system demand potentially affecting grid stability
- Expected peak demand could impact operational costs
- Company also shares tips on ways to save energy and money as temperatures drop this week; b-roll of energy-saving tips available here
"When we have temperatures this cold for this long, it is important for us to use all of the programs that we have available to us based on the demand that we are seeing on the system. These include operating all available generating assets, offering customer energy-saving programs and purchasing available power," said Ben Harrison, Duke Energy vice president of grid operations - planning and operations. "This is the time when we maximize resources to serve our customers."
Duke Energy's year-round preparation includes maintaining and investing in the company's power generating assets, real-time analysis, predictive modeling and strengthening the grid to be more resistant to outages during extreme weather events. The company also has a suite of customer programs that include voluntary programs for residential and business customers to reduce energy consumption when needed in exchange for a participation incentive.
Duke Energy's robust set of tools also include the ability to ask customers to voluntarily reduce their energy use during times of highest energy demand. However, the company has not made this request this week. In the winter, the peak times are in the early morning hours when it is typically the coldest outside and customers are starting their day.
Energy efficiency is also important year-round to save money on your electric bill. When temperatures plummet, it is a key time to make small adjustments to manage energy use to help save and avoid bill surprises.
Ways to save energy and money as temperatures drop
- During the winter, reduce your thermostat to the lowest comfortable setting. The longer your house remains at the lower temperature, the more energy you save. You can save as much as
10% a year on heating and cooling by simply turning your thermostat back 7 to 10 degrees per day. - Set your water heater to 120 degrees or less. Water heating is typically the second-biggest user of energy in your home.
- Leave drapes or blinds open on the sunny side of the home to allow the sun's rays to warm the house, but close them at night to help insulate your home.
- Operate ceiling fans in a clockwise direction in the winter to push warm air back down into the room.
- Cover drafty windows. Use a heavy-duty, clear plastic sheet on a frame or tape clear plastic film to the inside of window frames during the cold winter months. Make sure the plastic is sealed tightly to the frame to help reduce infiltration.
- Install tight-fitting, insulating drapes or shades on windows that feel drafty after weatherizing.
For energy-saving tips, check out our Winter Energy Savings webpage at duke-energy.com/WinterEnergySavings.
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