Duke Energy restores power to over 2 million in Carolinas By Investing.com
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Following the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Helene, Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) has successfully restored electrical service to more than 2.16 million customers in the Carolinas as of Friday afternoon. Duke Energy restores power to over 2 million in CarolinasCustomers with damaged properties will need to have repairs made by an electrician and obtain local building inspection approval before service can be reestablished. Duke Energy is keeping customers informed through various communication channels and has set up a website for outage updates.In other recent news, Duke Energy has been the subject of various significant developments. BMO Capital has maintained its Outperform rating on Duke Energy, adjusting its third-quarter earnings estimate to $1.68, a decrease from the previous year's $1.94. This adjustment is mainly attributed to timing issues related to agility initiatives, favorable weather conditions, and costs associated with Hurricane Debby.Additionally, Duke Energy secured a $57 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for the reconstruction of a key power line in North Carolina, expected to create around 550 jobs and improve grid reliability.