Helicopters replace giant transmission lines toppled by hurricane

Oct 26, 2026

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Helicopters replace massive transmission lines toppled by Hurricane Michael

As Duke Energy helicopter crews inspected the Florida Panhandle after Hurricane Michael in October, they were astounded to see more than 100 transmission towers on the ground, toppled like dominoes. The towers were spread over 34 miles of hard-to-reach...

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Duke Energy coal plant modified to generate cleaner energy

Duke Energy has added natural gas to its coal units at Rogers Energy Complex in North Carolina to generate cleaner energy and diversify its fuel mix. Adding natural gas co-firing (also referred to as dual fuel optionality) means both units can...

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How Cincinnati used whiskey to keep the meters running

Back in the day – we’re talking mid-1800s – street lamps in Cincinnati were lit with natural gas, and residents began to use natural gas to heat their homes and cook meals. To keep track of how much natural gas people were using, Cincinnati Gas Light...

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Retro photos: Tools, trucks and presidents

Photo 329: This photo is from President George H.W. Bush’s visit to Duke Power to recognize its volunteerism through the Thousand Points of Light campaign. Do you know the Duke Power employees and others posing with President Bush? Photo 323: This...

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