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Duke Energy urges Carolinas customers to prepare for multiday outages from Winter Storm Fern

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DUK The article discusses Duke Energy preparing for a winter storm and potential power outages. While this could lead to operational challenges, the company's proactive communication and ongoing investments in grid upgrades and cleaner generation suggest a focus on reliability and future growth, balancing immediate concerns with long-term strategy.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy is preparing for Winter Storm Fern and encourages customers across the Carolinas to prepare now and stay safe ahead of possible multiday power outages.

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Rick Canavan, Duke Energy storm director: "While the forecast is still uncertain, it's very possible that we could experience the Carolinas' most extreme winter storm in over 20 years.

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Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. The company's electric utilities serve 8.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,100 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy is executing an ambitious energy transition, keeping customer reliability and value at the forefront as it builds a smarter energy future. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables and energy storage.

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