Duke Energy is monitoring forecasts and preparing for a period of freezing temperatures across the Carolinas. Officials said temperatures could dip into the single digits in some areas. It can be easy to use a lot of effort to keep warm and end up with a less-than-ideal energy bill.

Duke Energy is monitoring forecasts and preparing for a period of freezing temperatures across the Carolinas. Officials said temperatures could dip into the single digits in some areas. It can be easy to use a lot of effort to keep warm and end up with a less-than-ideal energy bill.

The cold weather moves into central North Carolina on Monday followed by possible snow on Tuesday. The North Carolina mountains will see snow Sunday along with very cold temps.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is continuing to monitor forecasts and preparing for sustained freezing temperatures this week across the Carolinas. Temperatures could dip to the single digits in some areas.

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Duke Energy has worked on maintenance at the plants and explored options to purchase more power in preparation of the storm. They will be on stand by in case customers experience power outages. If you experience an outage they as that you report it immediately.

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