HER NAME HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED. NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA ARE AT RISK FOR BLACKOUTS. THIS WINTER SEASON, ACCORDING TO ENERGY EXPERTS. A REPORT FROM THE NORTH AMERICAN ELECTRIC RELIABILITY CORPORATION FOUND UTILITY COMPANIES IN THE CAROLINAS AND VIRGINIA CAN MEET ENERGY NEEDS UNDER NORMAL SCENARIOS. BUT ANY SIGNIFICANT DROP IN TEMPERATURES COULD LEAD TO ENERGY EMERGENCIES. LAST YEAR, AROUND CHRISTMAS TIME, A COLD SNAP CAUSED OUTAGES AND ROLLING BLACKOUTS IN THE CAROLINAS. YOU MAY RECALL THAT DUKE ENERGY SAYS IT’S WORKING TO KEEP THAT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN THIS YEAR. SO THE FIRST THING THAT WE DO IS WE MAKE SURE THAT ALL OF OUR POWER SOURCES ARE FULLY FUNCTIONAL, READY TO OPERATE, READY TO GO WHEN WE NEED THEM. OUR MODELS CONTINUE TO LEARN FROM PAST EVENTS, INCLUDING WHAT WE SAW LAST YEAR AND WHEN WE PUT THAT INFORMATION INTO THEM, THAT HELPS BETTER PREDICT THE FUTURE. AND SO A NUMBER OF THINGS, IT’S CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND LOOKING FOR WAYS TO ENSURE THE POWER IS THERE WHEN YOU NEED IT AND THAT DUKE ENERGY SPOKESPERSON SAYS THE COMPANY RELIES ON ITS TEAM OF METEOROLOGISTS TO HELP WITH RESOURCE PLANNING. THE COMPANY IS LOOKING AT EXPANDING GENERATION CAPACITY OVER
North Carolina could be at elevated risk for blackouts this winter, according to the NERC
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Updated: 8:11 PM EST Dec 5, 2023
A large portion of the North American continent is at risk of insufficient electricity supplies during peak winter conditions, according to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation. That includes North Carolina and Virginia.Top Stories:North Carolina: Above average snow forecasted for this winter in the CarolinasStatesville man charged with possession of weapon of mass destruction, Iredell County deputies sayCity of Winston-Salem says poisoning incident at Burke Street Pub does not make bar a 'nuisance'Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereThere is a strong chance that North Carolina could experience a relatively treacherous winter compared to the last few years. So, while the thought of lower temperatures and snow on the ground might seem exciting, it might prove to be chaotic.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsA report from the NERC found utility companies in the Carolinas and Virginia can meet energy needs under normal scenarios. However, any significant drop in temperatures could lead to energy emergencies.Last year, a cold snap caused outages and rolling blackouts in the Carolinas. Officials with Duke Energy said that preparations are being made to prevent that from happening this year.Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.The company is also looking at expanding its generation capacity over the next 15 years to meet new energy needs.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |TRENDING STORIES
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A large portion of the North American continent is at risk of insufficient electricity supplies during peak winter conditions, according to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation. That includes North Carolina and Virginia.
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There is a strong chance that North Carolina could experience a relatively treacherous winter compared to the last few years. So, while the thought of lower temperatures and snow on the ground might seem exciting, it might prove to be chaotic.
Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts
A report from the NERC found utility companies in the Carolinas and Virginia can meet energy needs under normal scenarios. However, any significant drop in temperatures could lead to energy emergencies.
Last year, a cold snap caused outages and rolling blackouts in the Carolinas. Officials with Duke Energy said that preparations are being made to prevent that from happening this year.
Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
The company is also looking at expanding its generation capacity over the next 15 years to meet new energy needs.
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