Duke Energy updated b-roll and photos available for today's Helene response efforts

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Duke Energy has released new b-roll and photos of its response to Hurricane Helene. The updated media content includes footage of a Spartanburg, SC self-contained crew staging site, field interviews with lineworkers and engineers in the hardest-hit areas, and b-roll of a mobile substation being installed in the Asheville, NC area. These materials are now available for download on the Duke Energy News Center.

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) is a Fortune 150 company serving 8.4 million electric customers and 1.7 million natural gas customers across multiple states. The company is committed to 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 is investing in grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including energy storage, renewables, natural gas, and nuclear.

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• Release of updated media content showcasing response efforts to Hurricane Helene
• Large customer base with 8.4 million electric and 1.7 million natural gas customers
• Ambitious clean energy transition plan with specific net-zero emission targets
• Investments in grid upgrades and cleaner energy generation technologies

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• Spartanburg, SC self-contained crew staging site
• Field interviews with lineworkers and engineers working in hardest hit areas
• B-roll of mobile substation being installed in Asheville, NC area

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New b-roll and photos of Duke Energy's Helene response are now available. Visit the Duke Energy News Center for downloadable B-roll and high-resolution images.

More information on Duke Energy's power restoration efforts and more is available at duke-energy.com/outages.

Duke Energy
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.

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 X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, and visit illumination for stories about the people and innovations powering our energy transition.

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FAQ

What new media content has Duke Energy (DUK) released regarding Hurricane Helene response?

Duke Energy has released new b-roll and photos showcasing their Hurricane Helene response efforts, including footage of a crew staging site in Spartanburg, SC, field interviews with workers in hard-hit areas, and a mobile substation installation in Asheville, NC.

What are Duke Energy's (DUK) clean energy transition goals?

Duke Energy aims to achieve net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050.

How many customers does Duke Energy (DUK) serve?

Duke Energy serves 8.4 million electric customers and 1.7 million natural gas customers across multiple states in the United States.

What types of clean energy investments is Duke Energy (DUK) making?

Duke Energy is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas, and nuclear technologies.