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Robin D. Ashe

@vampwritergrrl.bsky.social

Also, how much power is keeping your CEO's mansion running? I bet he has more than one TV....
#DukeEnergy #PiedmontNaturalGas
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February 7, 2026 at 1:55 AM

Robin D. Ashe

@vampwritergrrl.bsky.social

LMFAO
#DukeEnergy We have one projection tube TV, and a gas furnace. Yet, you merged with #PiedmontNaturalGas and sent us a bill for $455 due Dec. 26. We still haven't recovered from that bill, which was "Generated by #AI, mistakes are possible." 🖕🖕
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February 7, 2026 at 1:48 AM

Cozzy Energy Solutions

@energysolutions.bsky.social

Winter Storm Prep: Energy Department Extends Emergency Directives #PJM #WinterStorm #PowerOutages #EnergyCrisis #DukeEnergy #PJM

Winter Storm Prep: Energy Department Extends Emergency Directives - Cozzy Energy Solutions

The U.S. Department of Energy has extended four emergency directives designed to minimize potential power disruptions across the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic states in advance of an approaching winter storm. The Department announced the extensions on January 30, noting anticipated sub-freezing temperatures expected throughout the weekend and into the first part of the week beginning February

cozzyenergysolutions.com

February 4, 2026 at 6:46 AM

88.5 WFDD

@885wfdd.bsky.social

Extremely low temperatures are driving up energy use across the Carolinas. Duke Energy encourages customers to reduce morning energy use to avoid temporary power outages. #WFDD #DukeEnergy #poweroutage #Carolinas

Duke Energy encourages customers to reduce morning energy use to avoid temporary power outages

Extremely low temperatures are driving up energy use across the Carolinas, straining the electrical grid. There are currently more than 5,000 outages, with many concentrated in areas previously impacted by Hurricane Helene.

www.wfdd.org

February 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM

Robin D. Ashe

@vampwritergrrl.bsky.social

#DukeEnergy is out of their damn minds. It's going to be 7 degrees tonight!

February 1, 2026 at 7:57 PM

NC Stories

@ncstories.bsky.social

Again, most power outages in the state are located south of
Asheville #DukeEnergy

February 1, 2026 at 5:31 PM

Compassionate Samaritans

@cs-ws.bsky.social

Some of us have been reducing energy use all winter because Duke's rates are so high. #DukeEnergy #WinterWeather

Duke Energy advises customers to reduce energy use amid snow, extreme cold

Duke Energy urges customers to cut energy use on Feb. 2 from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. due to extreme cold affecting the grid, aiming to prevent power outages.

www.wfmynews2.com

February 1, 2026 at 4:54 PM

Status Is Down

@statusisdown.bsky.social

Duke Energy's power are reportedly down for some users at the moment. Are you one of them? #DukeEnergy #DukeEnergyDown https://community.designtaxi.com/topic/22926-is-duke-energy-down-february-1-2026/

February 1, 2026 at 1:15 PM

Status Is Down

@statusisdown.bsky.social

Duke Energy's app and website are reportedly down for some users at the moment. Are you one of them? #DukeEnergy #DukeEnergyDown

Is Duke Energy down? [January 26, 2026]

Duke Energy is reportedly down for some users on January 25, 2026. Based on the graph showing on the outage tracking service DownDetector, the volume of user reports first started rising above average...

community.designtaxi.com

January 26, 2026 at 12:57 PM

Cary, NC

@caryncgov.bsky.social

Even a small amount of freezing rain can add significant weight to trees and power lines, increasing the risk of outages. Thanks to @DukeEnergy for breaking down how ice affects the grid. Stay weather-aware and stay safe! For more cold weather tips visit carync.gov/cold. ❄️

Infographic titled "How Ice Impacts Power Lines" depicting effects of sleet and freezing rain. Shows sleet not accumulating on trees and power lines, posing less risk; while freezing rain quickly coats and can cause outages, with 1/4 inch bringing down limbs and 1/2 inch capable of bringing down power lines. Icons include clouds, rain, a tree, and power lines, with measurements in inches.

January 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Progressive News

@progressivenews.de

#DukeEnergy preparing staging area in #RaleighNC for nearly 1000 crews ahead of weekend #winterstorm, spokesman #JeffBrooks tells us they expect this to be a major storm & you're running out of time to prepare, if you lose power text OUT to 57801

January 23, 2026 at 10:34 PM

WNCTimes.com

@wnctimes.bsky.social

State of Emergency Declared, WNC Braces for Icy Impact: Power Outages wnctimes.com/article/wnc-... #ncwx – #wncwx #WinterStorm2026 #NCReady #WNC #WncMountains #WncTimes #DukeEnergy #Asheville #NC #NorthCarolina #LocalNews ##WinterStormFern #WNCnews #FlashFreeze #Travel

State of Emergency Declared, WNC Braces for Icy Impact: Power Outages | WNC Times

Western North Carolina residents are preparing for potential power outages and treacherous travel as a major winter storm approaches. Experts warn of up to an inch of ice accumulation, leading to down...

wnctimes.com

January 22, 2026 at 4:32 PM

Dhona

@dhnlov.bsky.social

www.axios.com/local/raleig...

#DukeEnergy
#NuclearPlant
#StokesCounty

And guess what's being built just 3 miles down the road? New data center coming to Stokes County.

Duke Energy files 'technology neutral' site application for new nuclear reactors

There hasn't been a new nuclear plant built in North Carolina in decades.

www.axios.com

January 22, 2026 at 5:31 AM

Antifa Goddess *Karma

@laurapcd1.bsky.social

www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8f9hJkT/

#NorthCarolina
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#AI #DataCenter #DukeEnergy #StokesCounty #NuclearPowerPlant
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What's happening up in Stokes county right now is a massive scam perpetrated on all North Carolinians - and it's the direct result of deliberate decisions made by specific lawmakers, lobbyists and cor...

TikTok video by Carolina Forward

www.tiktok.com

January 21, 2026 at 3:19 PM

Joe Vilas

@jhv.bsky.social

Perhaps political bullshit for the current Federal administration? Are Trump &c. going to have their feelings hurt if Duke Energy builds more pumped storage? www.canarymedia.com/articles/hyd... #NC #energy #pollution #DukeEnergy #NorthCarolina #pumpedStorage

Why is Duke Energy retreating from a major pumped-hydro expansion?

North Carolina’s largest utility was poised to double the capacity of its Bad Creek facility. Now, it’s backing off, casting doubt on state emissions…

www.canarymedia.com

January 19, 2026 at 9:10 AM

Compassionate Samaritans

@cs-ws.bsky.social

Duke Energy is bragging about the Solar Panels in Florida saving customers money. Where are there Solar Panels in NC? Why are they submitting a permit application for a Nuclear Power Plant in NC? #NCpol #DukeEnergy

Sue Sturgis @suesturgis.bsky.social · Jan 5

Though Duke Energy has submitted an early site permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to build a long-planned reactor near the Belews Creek Steam Station, a coal and gas plant in Stokes County, N.C., it says that it "has yet to make a decision to build new nuclear units."

Duke Energy submits an ESP application to the NRC

www.ans.org

January 5, 2026 at 10:14 PM

88.5 WFDD

@885wfdd.bsky.social

Duke Energy asked federal regulators to review Belews Creek for potential future nuclear reactors. #WFDD #DukeEnergy #nuclear #BelewsCreek

Duke Energy seeks federal review for potential Belews Creek nuclear site

The utility is taking another step toward transforming Belews Creek into a nuclear power site, asking federal regulators to review the location for future reactors.

www.wfdd.org

December 31, 2025 at 3:17 PM

Appalachian Voices

@appvoices.org

#DukeEnergy is asking #NC regulators to approve a major rate 📈 & ⬆️ profits — even as disconnections are increasing across the state. The proposal could add a substantial amount to annual customer bills as many households struggle to keep the 💡 on.
https://loom.ly/BGguUts

Duke Energy seeks higher rates, profits in NC despite soaring disconnections

Duke Energy wants permission to raise bills and profits in North Carolina, even as growing disconnection rates put people’s lives at risk.

energyandpolicy.org

December 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM

Compassionate Samaritans

@cs-ws.bsky.social

Those of us who have lived in NC all our lives know all too well what Duke Energy is capable of doing. Fortunately, I grew up in a rural county where we had our local EMC, and they were great. Duke Energy was only in the town limits. Now I live in the big city and have no choice.
#NCpol #DukeEnergy

Sean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · Dec 5

You're going to want to sit down and take a deep breath before you read this.

A regulated monopoly is actively working to prevent competition.

I know, it's hard to believe. But it's true.
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