Duke Energy continues to progress on power restoration with nearly 92,000 customers now back in service

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Duke Energy is swiftly progressing in restoring power after recent storms, with 91,886 of the 113,327 affected customers now back in service. Significant efforts are focused on Bloomington and Terre Haute, with an estimated majority of Terre Haute customers expected to have power by 6 p.m. Thursday, and Bloomington by midnight. The restoration workforce includes 1,170 personnel, with support from Ohio and Kentucky. Duke Energy prioritizes restoring large power lines and essential services, such as hospitals and water facilities. Duke Energy Indiana services approximately 900,000 customers and provides around 6,300 megawatts of electric capacity.

Positive

• 91,886 out of 113,327 affected customers have had their power restored.
• An estimated majority in Terre Haute will have power by 6 p.m. Thursday, and Bloomington by midnight.
• A workforce of 1,170, including assistance from Ohio and Kentucky, is dedicated to power restoration efforts.

Negative

• 21,441 customers remain without power.
• Heavy storm damage concentrated in Bloomington and Terre Haute causing extended outages.

• More than 113,000 customers were affected by the storm
• 1,170 working to complete power restoration

PLAINFIELD, Ind., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy crews continue to make progress bringing customers back to service from Tuesday's powerful storms. As of 9 a.m. Thursday, 91,886 of the 113,327 customers affected have now been restored.

The hard-hit areas of Bloomington and Terre Haute remain the focus of power restoration. The company estimates the majority of customers in Terre Haute will be returned to service by 6 p.m. Thursday and in Bloomington by midnight, although most will receive their power sooner.

"We've made a lot of progress, but we still have a lot of work ahead of us and appreciate our customers' patience as we work to safely restore power as quickly as possible," said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. "We have a workforce of 1,170 in the field responding today, including assistance from Ohio and Kentucky. Support from our city and county officials and local emergency responders has been critical in this storm response."

Power restoration process

During power restoration, the company's priority is to repair large power lines and other infrastructure that will return power to the greatest number of customers as safely, quickly and efficiently as possible. Additionally, we also prioritize essential services such as hospitals and water pumping and treatment facilities. Click here for more information on how Duke Energy restores power.

Tips on what to do before, during and after a storm can be found at duke-energy.com/safety-and-preparedness/storm-safety.

Duke Energy Indiana

Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), provides about 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 900,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it Indiana's largest electric supplier.

Contact: Angeline Protogere
24-Hour: 800.559.3853

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FAQ

How many Duke Energy customers were affected by the storm on June 27, 2024?

113,327 customers were affected by the storm on June 27, 2024.

How many Duke Energy customers have had their power restored as of June 27, 2024?

As of June 27, 2024, 91,886 Duke Energy customers have had their power restored.

When is power expected to be restored for most Duke Energy customers in Terre Haute?

Power is expected to be restored for most Duke Energy customers in Terre Haute by 6 p.m. on June 27, 2024.

When is power expected to be restored for most Duke Energy customers in Bloomington?

Power is expected to be restored for most Duke Energy customers in Bloomington by midnight on June 27, 2024.

How many workers are involved in Duke Energy's power restoration efforts?

A workforce of 1,170, including assistance from Ohio and Kentucky, is involved in Duke Energy's power restoration efforts.

What areas are Duke Energy focusing on for power restoration after the June 27, 2024 storm?

Duke Energy is focusing on Bloomington and Terre Haute for power restoration after the June 27, 2024 storm.