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title: "Duke Energy asks Florida customers to cut electricity use during coldest morning; from 5 to 9 a.m. EST on Feb. 2, 2026."
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description: "In St. Petersburg, Florida, on February 1, 2026, Duke Energy has issued a request for all customers to conserve energy as the state faces its coldest air since 2018. Residents are urged to reduce energy consumption voluntarily between 5 and 9 a.m. EST on Monday, February 2, 2026, as temperatures drop significantly. The initiative aims to address the increased energy demands during this period of extreme cold weather."
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# Duke Energy asks Florida customers to cut electricity use during coldest morning; from 5 to 9 a.m. EST on Feb. 2, 2026.

In St. Petersburg, Florida, on February 1, 2026, Duke Energy has issued a request for all customers to conserve energy as the state faces its coldest air since 2018. Residents are urged to reduce energy consumption voluntarily between 5 and 9 a.m. EST on Monday, February 2, 2026, as temperatures drop significantly. The initiative aims to address the increased energy demands during this period of extreme cold weather.

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