Duke Energy Florida continues with power restoration in areas impacted by Hurricane Milton; outages have decreased from over 1 million to approximately 580,000

Core Points - Duke Energy Florida is actively restoring power after Hurricane Milton, with outages reduced from over 1 million to approximately 580,000 as of October 12, 2024 [1][3] - Estimated restoration times have been provided for various counties, with most expected to be restored by October 13 and specific counties by October 15 [2] - The company emphasizes the need for additional time for restoration in areas with extensive damage or flooding [3] Company Overview - Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, has an energy capacity of 12,300 megawatts and serves 2 million customers across a 13,000-square-mile area in Florida [6] - Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company, serves 8.4 million customers across multiple states and owns a total energy capacity of 54,800 megawatts [7] - The company is focused on a clean energy transition, aiming for net-zero methane emissions by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, while investing in grid upgrades and cleaner energy sources [8]