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Duke Energy - Helping South Carolina customers stay cool and manage energy costs during the holiday heat

Good afternoon,   I wanted to pass along information that may be helpful to the people you serve as hot weather moves across South Carolina this Labor Day weekend. The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s, with conditions expected to feel as hot as 100 to 105 degrees in some areas.   When temperatures rise like this, air conditioners often run longer and use more energy – even when customers keep their thermostat at the same setting. That can lead to higher