DUK · News · 20260916N

Grid Modernization and Reliability

Duke Energy CORP · 2026-09-16 · Importance 17 · Surprise 24

Duke Energy received national recognition from the Edison Electric Institute for its response to Winter Storm Fern. The company restored power to nearly 200,000 customers across the Carolinas after freezing rain, sleet and snow disrupted service in January 2026. Crews restored 95% of affected customers within 24 hours and all customers within 48 hours, highlighting Duke’s storm-response and grid-reliability capabilities.

Key facts

• Crews restored power to nearly 200,000 customers following Winter Storm Fern. source
• 95% of customers had service restored within 24 hours after Winter Storm Fern. source
• All customers affected by Winter Storm Fern were restored within 48 hours. source
• Duke Energy has received national recognition for helping customers recover quickly from Winter Storm Fern. source
• Winter Storm Fern brought freezing rain, sleet and snow across the Carolinas in January 2026. source