Duke Energy restores power for 98% of customers from Wednesday's storm; work continues for hard-hit areas in Clark, Floyd counties
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has successfully restored power to over 98% of customers affected by Wednesday's severe weather in Indiana. The company has reduced storm-related outages from nearly 97,000 to approximately 1,000 customers, primarily in Clark and Floyd counties, as of 9 a.m. ET Friday.
The restoration process prioritizes repairing large power lines and infrastructure that will restore service to the maximum number of customers, followed by essential services like hospitals and water facilities. Duke Energy Indiana, the state's largest electric supplier, serves approximately 910,000 customers across a 23,000-square-mile service area with 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) ha ripristinato con successo l'elettricità a oltre il 98% dei clienti colpiti dal maltempo di mercoledì in Indiana. L'azienda ha ridotto le interruzioni di corrente legate alla tempesta da quasi 97.000 a circa 1.000 clienti, principalmente nelle contee di Clark e Floyd, entro le 9 del mattino ET di venerdì.
Il processo di ripristino dà priorità alla riparazione delle linee elettriche principali e delle infrastrutture che ripristineranno il servizio al maggior numero di clienti possibile, seguite dai servizi essenziali come ospedali e impianti idrici. Duke Energy Indiana, il più grande fornitore di elettricità dello stato, serve circa 910.000 clienti in un'area di servizio di 23.000 miglia quadrate con una capacità elettrica di 6.300 megawatt.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) ha restaurado con éxito la electricidad a más del 98% de los clientes afectados por el severo clima del miércoles en Indiana. La compañía ha reducido las interrupciones relacionadas con la tormenta de casi 97,000 a aproximadamente 1,000 clientes, principalmente en los condados de Clark y Floyd, hasta las 9 a.m. ET del viernes.
El proceso de restauración prioriza la reparación de las líneas eléctricas principales y la infraestructura que restaurará el servicio al mayor número de clientes, seguido de servicios esenciales como hospitales e instalaciones de agua. Duke Energy Indiana, el mayor proveedor de electricidad del estado, atiende a aproximadamente 910,000 clientes en un área de servicio de 23,000 millas cuadradas con una capacidad eléctrica de 6,300 megavatios.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK)는 인디애나에서 수요일의 심각한 날씨로 영향을 받은 고객의 98% 이상에게 전력을 성공적으로 복구했습니다. 이 회사는 금요일 오전 9시 ET 기준으로 폭풍과 관련된 정전을 거의 97,000건에서 약 1,000건으로 줄였습니다. 주로 클락과 플로이드 카운티에서 발생했습니다.
복구 과정은 최대한 많은 고객에게 서비스를 복구할 수 있도록 큰 전력선과 인프라 수리에 우선 순위를 두며, 그 다음으로 병원 및 수도 시설과 같은 필수 서비스가 이어집니다. 인디애나의 Duke Energy는 주에서 가장 큰 전기 공급업체로, 23,000 제곱 마일의 서비스 지역에서 약 910,000명의 고객에게 6,300메가와트의 전기 용량을 제공합니다.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) a réussi à rétablir l'électricité pour plus de 98 % des clients touchés par les intempéries sévères de mercredi en Indiana. L'entreprise a réduit les pannes liées à la tempête de près de 97 000 à environ 1 000 clients, principalement dans les comtés de Clark et Floyd, à 9h00 ET vendredi.
Le processus de restauration priorise la réparation des lignes électriques principales et de l'infrastructure qui rétablira le service au plus grand nombre de clients possible, suivi des services essentiels tels que les hôpitaux et les installations d'eau. Duke Energy Indiana, le plus grand fournisseur d'électricité de l'État, dessert environ 910 000 clients dans une zone de service de 23 000 miles carrés avec une capacité électrique de 6 300 mégawatts.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) hat erfolgreich die Stromversorgung für über 98% der von den schweren Wetterbedingungen am Mittwoch in Indiana betroffenen Kunden wiederhergestellt. Das Unternehmen hat die sturmbezogenen Ausfälle von nahezu 97.000 auf etwa 1.000 Kunden reduziert, hauptsächlich in den Landkreisen Clark und Floyd, bis Freitag um 9 Uhr ET.
Der Wiederherstellungsprozess priorisiert die Reparatur großer Stromleitungen und Infrastruktur, die den Service für die größtmögliche Anzahl von Kunden wiederherstellt, gefolgt von wichtigen Dienstleistungen wie Krankenhäusern und Wasseranlagen. Duke Energy Indiana, der größte Stromanbieter des Staates, versorgt etwa 910.000 Kunden in einem Versorgungsgebiet von 23.000 Quadratmeilen mit einer elektrischen Kapazität von 6.300 Megawatt.
- Rapid restoration of power to 98% of affected customers
- Efficient emergency response system in place
- Large service capacity with 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity in Indiana
- 1,000 customers still without power in Clark and Floyd counties
- Risk of new outages from potential incoming storms
- Storm-related outages across the company's service territory have decreased from nearly 97,000 to approximately 1,000
In total, storm-related power outages across the company's service territory have decreased from nearly 97,000 to approximately 1,000 – now largely concentrated in
"We've made a lot of progress, but we have to finish strong and do it safely. Restoring the last customer to service is as important as the first," said Clint Carnahan, general manager of emergency preparedness at Duke Energy. "We appreciate our customers' continued patience while we complete the work."
The company is carefully monitoring the weather closely for any incoming storms that could cause new outages. "We urge customers to remain vigilant," Carnahan said.
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, it prioritizes essential services such as hospitals and water pumping and treatment facilities. Crews then can work on repairs affecting individual neighborhoods and homes. Click here for 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.
Outage updates
The most up-to-date information about power outages, including the total number of outages systemwide and estimated times of restoration, can be accessed on Duke Energy's interactive outage map.
Customers can also report and check the status of their power outage in the following ways:
- Text OUT to 57801 (standard text and data charges may apply).
- Use the Duke Energy mobile app. Download the Duke Energy App from a smartphone via Apple Store or Google Play.
- Visit duke-energy.com/outages on a desktop computer or mobile device.
- Call the automated outage-reporting system at 800.POWERON (800.343.3525).
Duke Energy Indiana
Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, provides about 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 910,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it
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