Duke Energy: Thank you, Carolinas customers, for conserving energy during extreme cold on Monday morning

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy thanks its customers across the Carolinas for reducing their electricity use on Monday morning as extreme cold pushed demand for power higher than normal. Customers' actions helped lessen strain on the electric grid and supported reliable service during one of the coldest mornings of the season. "Customer conservation made a meaningful difference today," said Gerald Wilson, Duke Energy vice president of grid operations. "We appreciate every household ...