Duke Energy Faces Power Outages as it Invests in Grid Reliability

Duke Energy experienced power outages affecting 305 customers across North Carolina today, underscoring the ongoing challenges the utility faces in maintaining a reliable power grid. In response, Duke Energy is ramping up its investments in grid reliability, proposing significant increases in spending to enhance infrastructure and safeguard against extreme weather conditions. These investments aim to support the growing energy demands in the region, as the utility prepares for future challenges posed by both climate change and population growth.