Duke Energy requests input on recreation opportunities along the Catawba-Wateree lakes and rivers
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has announced the launch of a Recreation Use and Needs Study (RUNS) along the 11 lakes of the Catawba-Wateree River basin from March through October 2025. The mandatory decennial study aims to gather public feedback about Duke Energy-owned recreational and water access facilities.
The study encompasses all Duke Energy public recreation sites across multiple lakes including Lake James, Lake Norman, Lake Wylie, and others. The company has implemented traffic counters and stationed clerks to interview visitors, with QR codes posted at access areas for online surveys.
The study results will be submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in 2026. Duke Energy Carolinas, which owns 20,700 megawatts of energy capacity and serves 2.9 million customers across the Carolinas, is conducting this assessment as part of its commitment to maintaining public recreational facilities.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) ha annunciato il lancio di uno Studio sui Bisogni e sull'Uso Ricreativo (RUNS) lungo gli 11 laghi del bacino del fiume Catawba-Wateree da marzo a ottobre 2025. Lo studio decennale obbligatorio mira a raccogliere feedback dal pubblico riguardo le strutture ricreative e di accesso all'acqua di proprietà di Duke Energy.
Lo studio comprende tutti i siti pubblici di ricreazione di Duke Energy su più laghi, inclusi il Lago James, il Lago Norman, il Lago Wylie e altri. L'azienda ha implementato contatori di traffico e ha assegnato personale per intervistare i visitatori, con codici QR affissi nelle aree di accesso per sondaggi online.
I risultati dello studio saranno presentati alla Commissione Federale per la Regolazione dell'Energia nel 2026. Duke Energy Carolinas, che possiede 20.700 megawatt di capacità energetica e serve 2,9 milioni di clienti nelle Carolinas, sta conducendo questa valutazione come parte del suo impegno a mantenere le strutture ricreative pubbliche.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) ha anunciado el lanzamiento de un Estudio sobre el Uso y Necesidades Recreativas (RUNS) a lo largo de los 11 lagos de la cuenca del río Catawba-Wateree desde marzo hasta octubre de 2025. El estudio, que se realiza cada diez años, tiene como objetivo recopilar comentarios del público sobre las instalaciones recreativas y de acceso al agua propiedad de Duke Energy.
El estudio abarca todos los sitios públicos de recreación de Duke Energy en varios lagos, incluidos el Lago James, el Lago Norman, el Lago Wylie y otros. La empresa ha implementado contadores de tráfico y ha asignado personal para entrevistar a los visitantes, con códigos QR colocados en las áreas de acceso para encuestas en línea.
Los resultados del estudio se presentarán a la Comisión Federal Reguladora de Energía en 2026. Duke Energy Carolinas, que posee 20,700 megavatios de capacidad energética y atiende a 2.9 millones de clientes en las Carolinas, está llevando a cabo esta evaluación como parte de su compromiso de mantener las instalaciones recreativas públicas.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK)는 2025년 3월부터 10월까지 Catawba-Wateree 강 유역의 11개 호수에서 레크리에이션 사용 및 필요 조사(RUNS)를 시작한다고 발표했습니다. 이 필수적인 10년 주기 연구는 Duke Energy 소유의 레크리에이션 및 수자원 접근 시설에 대한 공공 피드백을 수집하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
이 연구는 Lake James, Lake Norman, Lake Wylie 등 여러 호수에 걸쳐 있는 Duke Energy의 모든 공공 레크리에이션 사이트를 포함합니다. 회사는 교통 카운터를 설치하고 방문객을 인터뷰하기 위해 직원을 배치했으며, 접근 지역에 온라인 설문조사를 위한 QR 코드를 게시했습니다.
연구 결과는 2026년에 연방 에너지 규제 위원회에 제출될 예정입니다. 20,700메가와트의 에너지 용량을 보유하고 290만 고객에게 서비스를 제공하는 Duke Energy Carolinas는 공공 레크리에이션 시설을 유지하기 위한 노력의 일환으로 이 평가를 수행하고 있습니다.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) a annoncé le lancement d'une étude sur l'utilisation et les besoins récréatifs (RUNS) le long des 11 lacs du bassin fluvial Catawba-Wateree de mars à octobre 2025. Cette étude décennale obligatoire vise à recueillir des retours du public sur les installations récréatives et d'accès à l'eau appartenant à Duke Energy.
L'étude couvre tous les sites de loisirs publics de Duke Energy à travers plusieurs lacs, y compris le lac James, le lac Norman, le lac Wylie et d'autres. L'entreprise a mis en place des compteurs de trafic et a désigné des employés pour interroger les visiteurs, avec des codes QR affichés dans les zones d'accès pour des enquêtes en ligne.
Les résultats de l'étude seront soumis à la Commission fédérale de régulation de l'énergie en 2026. Duke Energy Carolinas, qui possède une capacité énergétique de 20 700 mégawatts et sert 2,9 millions de clients dans les Carolines, réalise cette évaluation dans le cadre de son engagement à maintenir les installations récréatives publiques.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) hat den Start einer Freizeitnutzungs- und Bedarfsstudie (RUNS) entlang der 11 Seen des Catawba-Wateree-Flussbeckens von März bis Oktober 2025 angekündigt. Die verpflichtende dezenniale Studie zielt darauf ab, öffentliches Feedback zu den Freizeit- und Wasserzugangseinrichtungen von Duke Energy zu sammeln.
Die Studie umfasst alle öffentlichen Freizeiteinrichtungen von Duke Energy an verschiedenen Seen, einschließlich Lake James, Lake Norman, Lake Wylie und anderen. Das Unternehmen hat Verkehrszaehler installiert und Mitarbeiter eingesetzt, um Besucher zu befragen, wobei QR-Codes an den Zugangsbereichen für Online-Umfragen angebracht sind.
Die Ergebnisse der Studie werden 2026 der Federal Energy Regulatory Commission vorgelegt. Duke Energy Carolinas, das über 20.700 Megawatt Energieerzeugungskapazität verfügt und 2,9 Millionen Kunden in den Carolinas bedient, führt diese Bewertung als Teil seines Engagements zur Erhaltung öffentlicher Freizeiteinrichtungen durch.
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- A Recreation Use and Needs Study will be conducted from March through October
- Public invited to provide opinions and feedback on current water access areas and other recreational opportunities
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy will conduct a Recreation Use and Needs Study (RUNS) along the 11 lakes of the Catawba-Wateree River basin in which the company operates.
This study allows the public to provide feedback about the Duke Energy owned recreational and water access opportunities along the lakes and rivers. The study, which is required every 10 years, will run through Oct. 30. The next study will take place in 2035.
"At Duke Energy, we want to be a good neighbor. A part of doing that is providing opportunities to enjoy our shared water resource. With dozens of opportunities along the Catawba-Wateree, we want to hear from the public about what they enjoy and where there may be opportunities for improvement," said Christy Churchill, recreation manager for Duke Energy's Hydro and Lake Services team.
Included in the study are all Duke Energy owned public recreation sites at Lake James, Lake Rhodhiss, Lake Hickory, Lookout Shoals Lake, Lake Norman, Mountain Island Lake, Lake Wylie, Fishing Creek Reservoir, Great Falls Reservoir, Cedar Creek Reservoir and Lake Wateree.
As a part of the study, Duke Energy installed traffic and trail counters at each site as well as posted clerks on certain key days to interview visitors regarding their experiences while using Duke Energy access areas.
"We want the public to engage with us so we want to make this easy. QR codes to online surveys have been posted at each access area to allow users to participate," Churchill said. "Duke Energy values your feedback and encourages all users to provide input during the study."
The study results will be made available to the public and filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in 2026.
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