Duke Energy prepares for cold snap in the Carolinas; offers ways customers can save energy and money
Duke Energy (DUK) is preparing for extreme cold temperatures expected next week across the Carolinas, with forecasts predicting temperatures as low as single digits in some areas. The company has shared several energy-saving recommendations to help customers manage their energy consumption and costs during the cold snap.
The company provided various cost-effective energy efficiency tips including: adjusting thermostats to the lowest comfortable setting, maintaining heating systems, utilizing natural sunlight through windows, operating ceiling fans clockwise, sealing air leaks, using LED bulbs, and setting water heaters to 120 degrees or less. These measures could help customers save between 10% to 20% on heating costs.
Duke Energy serves 8.4 million electric customers across six states and 1.7 million natural gas customers across five states. The company is pursuing a clean energy transition, aiming for net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050.
Duke Energy (DUK) si sta preparando per le temperature estremamente fredde previste per la prossima settimana nelle Carolina, con previsioni che indicano temperature che scenderanno fino a valori singoli in alcune aree. L'azienda ha condiviso diverse raccomandazioni per il risparmio energetico per aiutare i clienti a gestire il loro consumo di energia e i costi durante il freddo intenso.
L'azienda ha fornito vari consigli per l'efficienza energetica economica tra cui: regolare i termostati al livello più basso confortevole, mantenere i sistemi di riscaldamento, sfruttare la luce naturale attraverso le finestre, far girare i ventilatori a soffitto in senso orario, sigillare le perdite d'aria, utilizzare lampadine LED e impostare i scaldacqua a 120 gradi o meno. Queste misure potrebbero aiutare i clienti a risparmiare tra il 10% e il 20% sui costi di riscaldamento.
Duke Energy serve 8,4 milioni di clienti elettrici in sei stati e 1,7 milioni di clienti di gas naturale in cinque stati. L'azienda sta perseguendo una transizione energetica pulita, puntando a zero emissioni di metano dalla sua attività di gas naturale entro il 2030 e a zero emissioni di carbonio dalla generazione di elettricità entro il 2050.
Duke Energy (DUK) se está preparando para las temperaturas extremadamente frías que se esperan la próxima semana en Carolina, con pronósticos que predicen temperaturas tan bajas como en un solo dígito en algunas áreas. La compañía ha compartido varias recomendaciones para ahorrar energía para ayudar a los clientes a gestionar su consumo de energía y costos durante la ola de frío.
La empresa proporcionó varios consejos de eficiencia energética rentables que incluyen: ajustar los termostatos a la configuración más baja y cómoda, mantener los sistemas de calefacción, aprovechar la luz natural a través de las ventanas, operar los ventiladores de techo en sentido horario, sellar fugas de aire, usar bombillas LED y establecer los calentadores de agua a 120 grados o menos. Estas medidas podrían ayudar a los clientes a ahorrar entre un 10% y un 20% en los costos de calefacción.
Duke Energy atiende a 8.4 millones de clientes eléctricos en seis estados y a 1.7 millones de clientes de gas natural en cinco estados. La compañía está buscando una transición hacia una energía limpia, con el objetivo de lograr emisiones netas de metano cero en su negocio de gas natural para 2030 y emisiones netas de carbono cero en la generación de electricidad para 2050.
Duke Energy (DUK)는 다음 주 캐롤라이나 지역에서 예상되는 극심한 한파에 대비하고 있으며, 일부 지역에서는 온도가 한 자릿수로 떨어질 것으로 예측하고 있습니다. 회사는 고객이 추운 날씨 동안 에너지 소비와 비용을 관리할 수 있도록 여러 에너지 절약 권장 사항을 공유했습니다.
회사는 비용 효율적인 에너지 효율성 팁으로 다음을 제공했습니다: 가장 편안한 온도로 온도 조절기를 조정하고, 난방 시스템을 유지하며, 창문을 통해 자연 채광을 활용하고, 천장 팬을 시계 방향으로 작동시키고, 공기 누수를 밀봉하고, LED 전구를 사용하고, 온수기를 120도 이하로 설정하는 것입니다. 이러한 조치는 고객이 난방 비용을 10%에서 20%까지 절감하는 데 도움이 될 수 있습니다.
Duke Energy는 6개 주에서 840만 명의 전기 고객과 5개 주에서 170만 명의 천연가스 고객에게 서비스하고 있습니다. 이 회사는 2030년까지 천연가스 사업에서 메탄 배출량 제로를 목표로 하고, 2050년까지 전기 생산에서 탄소 배출량 제로를 목표로 하는 청정 에너지 전환을 추진하고 있습니다.
Duke Energy (DUK) se prépare à des températures extrêmement froides attendues la semaine prochaine dans les Carolines, les prévisions annonçant des températures aussi basses que des chiffres uniques dans certaines régions. L'entreprise a partagé plusieurs recommandations d'économie d'énergie pour aider les clients à gérer leur consommation d'énergie et leurs coûts pendant cette période de froid.
L'entreprise a fourni divers conseils d'efficacité énergétique économiques comprenant : régler les thermostats sur le réglage le plus bas et confortable, maintenir les systèmes de chauffage, utiliser la lumière naturelle à travers les fenêtres, faire fonctionner les ventilateurs de plafond dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre, sceller les fuites d'air, utiliser des ampoules LED et régler les chauffe-eau à 120 degrés ou moins. Ces mesures pourraient aider les clients à économiser entre 10% et 20% sur leurs coûts de chauffage.
Duke Energy dessert 8,4 millions de clients électriques dans six États et 1,7 million de clients de gaz naturel dans cinq États. L'entreprise s'engage dans une transition vers une énergie propre, visant à atteindre des émissions de méthane nulles de son activité de gaz naturel d'ici 2030 et des émissions de carbone nulles de la production d'électricité d'ici 2050.
Duke Energy (DUK) bereitet sich auf extrem kalte Temperaturen vor, die nächste Woche in den Carolinas erwartet werden, wobei Vorhersagen Temperaturen in einstelligen Bereichen vorhersagen. Das Unternehmen hat mehrere Empfehlungen zum Energiesparen geteilt, um den Kunden zu helfen, ihren Energieverbrauch und ihre Kosten während der Kälteperiode zu steuern.
Das Unternehmen hat verschiedene kostengünstige Energieeffizienztipps bereitgestellt, darunter: Thermostate auf die niedrigste komfortable Einstellung einstellen, Heizsysteme warten, Tageslicht durch Fenster nutzen, Deckenventilatoren im Uhrzeigersinn betreiben, Luftlecks abdichten, LED-Lampen verwenden und Wasserheizer auf 120 Grad oder weniger einstellen. Diese Maßnahmen könnten den Kunden helfen, 10% bis 20% bei den Heizkosten zu sparen.
Duke Energy bedient 8,4 Millionen Stromkunden in sechs Bundesstaaten und 1,7 Millionen Erdgas-Kunden in fünf Bundesstaaten. Das Unternehmen strebt einen Übergang zu sauberer Energie an und verfolgt das Ziel, bis 2030 null Methanemissionen aus dem Erdgasgeschäft und bis 2050 null Kohlenstoffemissionen aus der Stromerzeugung zu erreichen.
- Company's proactive approach to customer energy cost management during extreme weather
- Large customer base with 8.4M electric and 1.7M natural gas customers across multiple states
- Clear environmental targets with net-zero emissions goals for 2030 and 2050
- Potential strain on grid infrastructure during extreme weather conditions
- Increased operational costs during severe weather events
- Company monitoring forecasts ahead of extreme cold temperatures
- Company also shares reminders on ways to save energy and money as temperatures drop next week; b-roll of energy-saving tips available here
Ways to save energy and money as temperatures drop
Duke Energy is here to help our customers take control of their energy use and save money through no-cost, low-cost energy efficiency tips.
Low- to no-cost energy-saving tips
- Reduce your thermostat to the lowest comfortable setting. The closer you match your thermostat to outdoor temperatures, the more you can save.
- Change your air filter and schedule regular maintenance for your heating systems. Maintaining your heating systems can help increase efficiency.
- 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.
- Seal cracks in windows, doors and vents with caulking and weatherstripping to save
10% to20% in heating costs. - Replace standard bulbs with LEDs. LEDs are more efficient than regular bulbs, while giving off the same amount of light.
- Set your water heater to 120 degrees or less. Water heating is typically the second-biggest user of energy in your home.
Get more tips, learn about incentives and sign up for usage alerts and other tools to save money at duke-energy.com/WinterEnergySavings.
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Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition, keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear.
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