Duke Energy shares simple energy- and money-saving tips as cold front moves into North Carolina

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Some of the chilliest air of the season is moving into North Carolina, bringing below-average temperatures and the potential for…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Some of the chilliest air of the season is moving into North Carolina, bringing below-average temperatures and the potential for the season's first widespread frost and freeze this weekend. The National Weather Service says overnight temperatures will fall into the low to mid 30s in many areas as colder air settles across the state, with the cold air lingering through the middle of next week.

With such a sudden change in the forecast, Duke Energy is sharing a few simple tips that can help customers save energy and money:

"These tips can be implemented easily and quickly, which make them ideal for times like this, when temperatures drop so significantly almost overnight," said Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy's North Carolina state president. "We hope our customers keep these practical tips in mind over the next few days to help them manage their energy use."

For more energy efficiency tips, tools and resources, please visit duke-energy.com/WinterTips.

Duke EnergyDuke 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 8.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,700 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky.

Duke Energy is executing an energy modernization strategy, keeping customer value at the forefront as it invests in electric grid upgrades and efficient generation resources to strengthen the system and serve growing energy needs.

More information is available at duke-energy.com. Follow Duke Energy on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook for stories about the people and innovations powering its communities.

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