Duke Energy restores power to 131,000 following Fern, offers tips as colder weather continues to drive high energy use

Duke Energy restored power to more than 131,000 Carolinas customers as of 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26. | OUTAGES RESTORED | CUSTOMERS WITHOUT POWER | | | --- | --- | --- | | NORTH CAROLINA | 93,609 | 10,554 | | SOUTH CAROLINA | 37,450 | 11,422 | | TOTAL | 131,059 | 21,976 | Power restoration CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy crews are repairing damaged equipment and restoring service to customers across the Carolinas after Winter Storm Fern – and the company is offering simple ways fo ...