Duke Energy shares simple energy- and money-saving tips as cold front moves into North Carolina
PR Newswire•13/11/2026•10:02 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Cold front brings below-average temperatures and first widespread frost risk to North Carolina
- ➤Heating thermostat lowered one degree for eight hours can save 1% on costs
- ➤Window heat loss accounts for about 30% of home heating energy
- ➤Caulking and weatherstripping can save 10% to 20% in heating costs
- ➤Duke Energy (DUK) serves 8.7 million electric utility customers across six states
Expert Statements
Kendal Bowman, North Carolina state president of Duke Energy
“These tips can be implemented easily and quickly, which make them ideal for times like this, when temperatures drop so significantly almost overnight”
Kendal Bowman, North Carolina state president of Duke Energy
“We hope our customers keep these practical tips in mind over the next few days to help them manage their energy use.”
Duke Energy shares simple energy- and money-saving tips as cold front moves into North Carolina PR Newswire
CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Some of the chilliest air of the season is moving into North Carolina, bringing below-average temperatures and the potential for the season's first widespread frost and freeze this weekend. The National Weather Service says overnight temperatures will fall into the low to mid 30s in many areas as colder air settles across the state, with the cold air lingering through the middle of next week.
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