GREENSBORO, N.C. — Duke Energy is conducting emergency power outages.
According to their website, it's due to extremely cold temperatures causing unusually high energy demand across the Carolinas.
Short, temporary power outages have begun.
Duke said the emergency outages are necessary to protect the energy grid against longer, more widespread outages.
Most of the emergency outages will get restored within 15-30 minutes. There are some instances where a crew will need to get dispatched, which could result in a long restoration process.
With strong winds hitting the Triad, it is possible that downed trees are also causing power outages.
Governor Roy Cooper also released a statement on Twitter in reference to the power outages.
Jeff Brooks, Duke Energy spokesperson, said there are no more rolling blackouts planned for Saturday.
“We are in restoration mode. About doing the conservation. We will evaluate the need for additional measures as the day progresses. Right now nothing additional is planned for today,” Brooks said.
According to Brooks, all customers who were affected by the temporary outages had their power restored around 5:45 p.m. The remaining customers [without power] are from the windstorm.
Brooks said most of those remaining power outages will be restored by Saturday night.
You can stay updated on outages by checking the Duke Energy outage map.