Duke Energy prepares for potential tropical activity in Florida; encourages customers to plan ahead
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Duke Energy Florida is preparing for potential tropical storm-like weather expected this weekend and early next week. The company is monitoring conditions that could lead to heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, and widespread outages. Duke Energy's storm director, Todd Fountain, emphasized their readiness to respond quickly and safely to any disruptions.
The company provided safety and preparedness tips for customers, including:
- Preparing for extended outages
- Signing up for Outage Alerts
- Understanding power restoration processes
- Staying away from fallen power lines
Duke Energy Florida serves 2 million customers across a 13,000-square-mile area in Florida. The parent company, Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), is executing an ambitious 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.
Positive
- Duke Energy Florida is proactively preparing for potential severe weather, demonstrating readiness to respond to customer needs
- The company serves a large customer base of 2 million in Florida, indicating a significant market presence
- Duke Energy is pursuing a clean energy transition, aiming for net-zero emissions, which could positively impact long-term sustainability and investor perception
Negative
- Potential widespread outages due to tropical storm-like weather could lead to increased operational costs and temporary revenue loss
- The uncertain nature of the approaching weather system may complicate preparation efforts and resource allocation
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, DUK gained 1.17%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
"Our staff of meteorologists are closely monitoring weather conditions and we are making preparations with crews and equipment to respond quickly and safely should
Below are some recommended safety and preparedness tips:
- Prepare in advance in case of extended outages. Visit our Storm Center to learn how to remain safe during all phases of a storm, and consider making plans for the elderly and those with special medical needs should prolonged outages occur.
- Sign up for alerts and know how to report an outage. Receive the most up-to-date information about restoration efforts by enrolling in Outage Alerts. If you lose power, text OUT to 57801, report online or through the mobile app, or call 800.343.3525.
- Understand how Duke Energy restores power. Duke Energy focuses on restoring power in a sequence that enables power restoration to public health and safety facilities and to the greatest number of customers as safely and quickly as possible.
- Stay away from power lines that have fallen or are sagging. Consider all lines energized, as well as trees, limbs or anything in contact with lines. If a power line falls across a car that you are in, stay in the car. If you MUST get out of the car due to a fire or other immediate life-threatening situation, do your best to jump clear of the car and land on both feet. Be sure that no part of your body is touching the car when your feet touch the ground.
For more tips on how to prepare for severe weather, please visit duke-energy.com/StormTips, and make sure to follow the instructions and warnings of emergency management officials in your area.
Duke Energy Florida
Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in
Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in
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.
More information is available at duke-energy.com and the Duke Energy News Center. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, and visit illumination for stories about the people and innovations powering our energy transition.
Contact: Audrey Stasko
Media line: 800.559.3853
Twitter: @DE_AudreyS
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