Duke Energy prepares for sustained freezing temperatures in the Carolinas; offers ways customers can save energy and money
Duke Energy (DUK) is preparing for sustained freezing temperatures across the Carolinas, with temperatures expected to drop to single digits in some areas. The company has shared several energy-saving tips to help customers manage costs during this cold spell.
Key recommendations include: reducing thermostat settings to the lowest comfortable level, maintaining heating systems, utilizing natural sunlight through windows during the day, operating ceiling fans clockwise, sealing air leaks, using LED bulbs, and setting water heaters to 120 degrees or less. These measures could save 10-20% in heating costs.
The company has also highlighted its smart meter features and usage alerts system, which allows customers to monitor their energy consumption and receive notifications about potential cost impacts. Duke Energy serves 8.4 million electric customers and 1.7 million natural gas customers across multiple states, with a commitment to achieving net-zero emissions goals by 2030 for natural gas and 2050 for electricity generation.
Duke Energy (DUK) si sta preparando per temperature di congelamento sostenute in tutta la Carolina, con previsioni di temperature che scenderanno a valori a una cifra in alcune aree. L'azienda ha condiviso vari suggerimenti per risparmiare energia per aiutare i clienti a gestire i costi durante questo periodo di freddo.
Le raccomandazioni principali includono: ridurre le impostazioni del termostato al livello più confortevole più basso, mantenere i sistemi di riscaldamento, sfruttare la luce naturale attraverso le finestre durante il giorno, far girare i ventilatori a soffitto in senso orario, sigillare le perdite d'aria, utilizzare lampadine LED e impostare i scaldacqua a 120 gradi Fahrenheit o meno. Queste misure potrebbero portare a un risparmio del 10-20% sui costi di riscaldamento.
L'azienda ha anche evidenziato le funzionalità dei contatori intelligenti e il sistema di avvisi per l'uso, che consente ai clienti di monitorare il consumo energetico e ricevere notifiche riguardo ai potenziali impatti sui costi. Duke Energy serve 8,4 milioni di clienti elettrici e 1,7 milioni di clienti di gas naturale in vari stati, con l'impegno di raggiungere obiettivi di emissioni nette zero entro il 2030 per il gas naturale e il 2050 per la produzione di elettricità.
Duke Energy (DUK) se está preparando para temperaturas de congelación sostenidas en las Carolinas, con temperaturas que se espera que bajen a dígitos únicos en algunas áreas. La empresa ha compartido varios consejos para ahorrar energía para ayudar a los clientes a gestionar los costos durante este frío.
Las recomendaciones clave incluyen: reducir la configuración del termostato al nivel más bajo cómodo, mantener los sistemas de calefacción, utilizar la luz solar natural a través de las ventanas durante el día, hacer girar los ventiladores de techo en el sentido horario, sellar las fugas de aire, usar bombillas LED y ajustar los calentadores de agua a 120 grados Fahrenheit o menos. Estas medidas podrían ahorrar entre el 10% y el 20% en costos de calefacción.
La empresa también ha destacado sus características de medidores inteligentes y sistema de alertas de uso, que permite a los clientes monitorear su consumo de energía y recibir notificaciones sobre posibles impactos en los costos. Duke Energy atiende a 8.4 millones de clientes eléctricos y 1.7 millones de clientes de gas natural en varios estados, con el compromiso de alcanzar objetivos de emisiones netas cero para 2030 en gas natural y 2050 en generación de electricidad.
Duke Energy (DUK)는 캐롤라이나 전역에서 지속적인 동결 온도에 대비하고 있으며, 일부 지역에서는 기온이 한 자릿수로 떨어질 것으로 예상하고 있습니다. 이 회사는 추운 날씨 동안 고객이 비용을 관리할 수 있도록 에너지 절약 팁을 여러 가지 공유했습니다.
주요 권장 사항은: 가장 편안한 수준으로 온도 조절기 설정을 낮추기, 난방 시스템 유지 관리, 낮 동안 창문을 통한 자연 햇빛 활용, 천장 팬을 시계 방향으로 작동시키기, 공기 누출 밀폐하기, LED 전구 사용하기, 그리고 온수기를 120도 이하로 설정하기 입니다. 이러한 조치는 난방 비용을 10-20% 절감할 수 있습니다.
이 회사는 또한 고객이 에너지 소비를 모니터링하고 비용에 미칠 가능성 있는 영향을 알림 받을 수 있는 스마트 미터 기능과 사용 알림 시스템을 강조했습니다. Duke Energy는 여러 주에서 840만 전기 고객과 170만 천연 가스 고객에게 서비스를 제공하며, 2030년까지 천연 가스와 2050년까지 전기 생산을 위한 탄소 중립 목표 달성을 약속하고 있습니다.
Duke Energy (DUK) se prépare à des températures de gel soutenues à travers les Carolines, avec des températures s'attendant à descendre à un chiffre dans certaines zones. L'entreprise a partagé plusieurs conseils d'économie d'énergie pour aider les clients à gérer les coûts pendant cette vague de froid.
Les recommandations clés incluent : réduire les réglages du thermostat au niveau le plus confortable, entretenir les systèmes de chauffage, utiliser la lumière naturelle du soleil à travers les fenêtres pendant la journée, 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 Fahrenheit ou moins. Ces mesures pourraient permettre d'économiser de 10 à 20 % sur les coûts de chauffage.
L'entreprise a également mis en évidence les caractéristiques de ses compteurs intelligents et son système d'alerte d'utilisation, qui permet aux clients de surveiller leur consommation d'énergie et de recevoir des notifications concernant les impacts potentiels sur les coûts. Duke Energy dessert 8,4 millions de clients électriques et 1,7 million de clients de gaz naturel dans plusieurs États, s'engageant à atteindre des objectifs d'émissions nettes nulles d'ici 2030 pour le gaz naturel et 2050 pour la production d'électricité.
Duke Energy (DUK) bereitet sich auf anhaltend frostige Temperaturen in den Carolinas vor, wobei die Temperaturen in einigen Gebieten auf einstellige Werte fallen sollen. Das Unternehmen hat mehrere Energiespartipps geteilt, um Kunden während dieser Kältewelle bei der Kostenverwaltung zu helfen.
Zu den wichtigsten Empfehlungen gehören: die Thermostate auf das niedrigste komfortable Niveau zu senken, die Heizsysteme instand zu halten, tagsüber das natürliche Sonnenlicht durch Fenster zu nutzen, Deckenventilatoren im Uhrzeigersinn zu betreiben, Luftlecks zu versiegeln, LED-Lampen zu verwenden und die Warmwasserbereiter auf 120 Grad Fahrenheit oder weniger einzustellen. Diese Maßnahmen könnten 10-20 % der Heizkosten einsparen.
Das Unternehmen hat auch die Funktionen intelligenter Zähler und das Nutzungshinweis-System hervorgehoben, das es den Kunden ermöglicht, ihren Energieverbrauch zu überwachen und Benachrichtigungen über mögliche Kostenwirkungen zu erhalten. Duke Energy bedient 8,4 Millionen Stromkunden und 1,7 Millionen Gaskunden in mehreren Bundesstaaten und hat sich verpflichtet, bis 2030 bei Erdgas und bis 2050 bei der Stromerzeugung CO2-Neutralitätsziele zu erreichen.
- Proactive customer communication about energy savings during extreme weather
- Large customer base of 8.4M electric and 1.7M natural gas customers
- Implementation of smart meter technology for usage monitoring
- Clear commitment to net-zero emissions targets
- Potential strain on grid infrastructure during extreme weather conditions
- Higher operational costs during severe weather events
Insights
The timing of Duke Energy's energy-saving campaign aligns strategically with the polar vortex forecast, addressing both operational and consumer-centric concerns. Their suggested measures, particularly the thermostat management and HVAC maintenance recommendations, could yield 10-20% savings in heating costs - a material impact considering the scale of their 8.4 million customer base.
The company's emphasis on digital tools and smart meter integration represents a sophisticated approach to demand-side management. The usage alert system functions as a proactive cost control mechanism, enabling real-time consumption adjustments. This technology-driven strategy serves dual purposes: helping customers manage costs while potentially reducing peak load demands during extreme weather events, which is important for grid stability.
For retail investors, this proactive customer engagement approach demonstrates strong operational resilience and customer relationship management, particularly important given the challenging regulatory environment utilities face regarding rate increases. The focus on efficiency and digital tools suggests lower customer service costs and reduced risk of regulatory pushback on future rate cases.
The operational readiness for extreme weather events is particularly noteworthy given Duke's extensive infrastructure footprint across six states. The company's proactive communication strategy indicates robust emergency preparedness protocols, essential for maintaining service reliability during peak demand periods.
The integration of smart meter technology with customer communication tools represents a significant operational advantage. This infrastructure modernization effort aligns with Duke's broader $54,800 MW capacity management strategy and their net-zero transition goals. The ability to monitor and manage demand in real-time through these digital tools provides important grid stability benefits during extreme weather events.
From an infrastructure investment perspective, this preparation demonstrates Duke's commitment to grid resilience, a critical factor for stable earnings in an increasingly volatile climate environment. The focus on customer-facing digital tools also suggests ongoing operational cost optimization, supporting their ability to maintain stable returns while managing the capital-intensive clean energy transition.
- Polar Vortex expected to bring several days of below freezing temperatures
- Company also shares reminders on ways to save energy and money as temperatures drop this 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 personalized energy usage alerts
Let usage alerts take the stress out of managing energy use. Get notified when you reach your personalized limit, so you're able to make changes and find ways to save before the bill arrives.
The Duke Energy app can also provide daily and hourly usage information, so you can see your unique patterns.
By having a smart meter and an email address on file, customers are automatically enrolled to receive usage alerts that show how much electricity they are using and how much it may cost in time to adjust. Sign in to your online account or create one here.
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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