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Duke Energy Urges Load Shedding Amid Peak Heat

By Stocks Desk · 2026-09-20 · Updated 2026-09-20 05:15 UTC
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Duke Energy is requesting voluntary load reduction from its roughly 4.8 million customers across the Carolinas to manage grid strain caused by extreme September heat. The utility has designated a specific 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. window for today where consumers should minimize appliance use and delay electric vehicle charging.

  • According to the GN auto stocks/utilities feed, Duke Energy has specified that the voluntary conservation window runs from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, urging customers in both states to defer appliance use and shift EV charging to overnight hours to relieve grid pressure.

    Source: stocktitan.net

  • Duke Energy requests voluntary conservation from Carolinas customers to manage grid strain caused by extreme heat.

    Source: myfox8.com
Based on reporting by myfox8.com and stocktitan.net, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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