Key facts
- Duke Energy is offering energy-saving tips to customers.
- Temperatures in the Carolinas are forecast to reach the 90s.
- High temperatures increase energy consumption for cooling systems.
As temperatures in the Carolinas are forecast to reach the 90s, Duke Energy is providing customers with tips to save energy and money. The increased heat is expected to cause cooling systems to run longer and consume more energy to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. Acting on simple energy-saving measures can help reduce overall energy use during the anticipated heat wave.