Duke Energy has requested customers in North and South Carolina to voluntarily reduce electricity usage from 2-8 p.m. on September 18 due to unusually hot weather driving high demand on the power grid. The company advises raising thermostats, avoiding major appliance use, and charging electric vehicles overnight to ease grid strain. This effort aims to maintain reliable power service during peak hours. Duke Energy serves millions of customers across several states and is investing in grid upgrades to meet growing energy needs.
Duke Energy shares trade at USD 117.23 on Pluang as of Sep 19, 2026 00:31 WIB. The stock is down 1.11% in the last day with a market cap of $92.43 billion. Investors show nearly balanced interest with 51% sell and 49% buy orders on the platform.
