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Duke Energy asks Carolinas customers to reduce electricity use during today's peak-demand period

The Sumter Item

Sep 18, 2026

Duke Energy asks Carolinas customers to reduce electricity use during today's peak-demand period

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Unusually hot September weather is driving high electricity demand across parts of the Carolinas. Duke Energy is asking customers in North Carolina and South Car…

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Duke Energy asks Carolinas customers to reduce electricity use during today's peak-demand period

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