EEI recognizes Duke Energy for outstanding response to Winter Storm FernNational award recognizes Duke Energy's safe, rapid restoration following a major winter storm Crews restored power to nearly 200,000 customers, with 95% restored within 24 hours and all customers restored within 48 hours CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy has received national recognition for helping customers recover quickly from Winter Storm Fern, restoring service to nearly 200,000 customers after the storm brought freezing rain, sleet and snow across the Carolinas in January 2026.
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