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Insights
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What does the solar eclipse mean for solar power?
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When the Great American Eclipse glides over the country on Aug. 21, the moon will block more than 90 percent of sunshine in the Carolinas. That much darkness presents a first-of-its-kind puzzle for the Duke Energy employees managing solar energy.
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Expert Advice
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How to save energy in warm weather
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A dirty air filter makes your cooling system work harder and use more energy. Replace the filter every few months or use a washable one, which can last p to five years.
Offsetting solar heat gain can account for one-third of the burden on your air...
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Insights
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How to become an energy company lineworker
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If you like working outdoors, tackling challenges and making a steady salary with plenty of overtime and advancement opportunities, energy companies have a job for you. Or your neighbor or cousin or someone at church who just returned from active...
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Expert Advice
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10 things to do to prepare for a storm
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As we know, severe weather can strike quickly creating a variety of dangerous situations. We all have a responsibility to stay tuned to the National Weather Service, local media and emergency management for special warnings or instructions during severe...
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Remarkable People
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My husband, the lineman
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It’s a distinct sound as the bucket truck pulls down the drive after being called out for hours, days or even weeks. To a two-year-old, it is better than the musical tones of an ice cream truck. The clanging and clatter means one thing; Daddy is home!
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Expert Advice
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4 outdoor spring cleaning safety tips
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Climb with caution. Aluminum ladders are exceptionally good conductors of electricity, so check above you for power lines.
Never climb utility poles, towers or substation fences.
If you have lost something...
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Insights
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Want solar energy? New NC law makes it easier for you
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Renewable energy and consumers will benefit from a new law in North Carolina to increase the amount of solar energy in the state.
The “Competitive Energy Solutions for North Carolina” law signed recently by Gov. Roy Cooper positions the state for...
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Insights
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Your new smart meter will give you more control
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In a new five-story apartment complex in a trendy Charlotte neighborhood, residents are becoming smarter about their power use.
The new smart meters installed at the complex in the Plaza-Midwood area will enable residents to see how much power they use...
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Retro
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Workers powered hope and lights during 1937 flood
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Utility workers in the Cincinnati area battled a devastating flood in January and February 1937 but managed to keep the lights on.
It took planning, resourcefulness and the cooperation of residents. And more than 3,000 sandwiches a day to feed...
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Expert Advice
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How you can get a free home energy check
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Being energy efficient is easy. And if you need some pointers, eligible Duke Energy homeowners can sign up for a free home energy assessment.
More than 400,000 assessments have been performed so far, and by making simple changes, you can reduce...
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