# Heatwave Hits Raleigh and the Grid | Durham News

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-07-03T11:05:36+00:00
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Raleigh’s facing a blistering 107-degree Saturday as a nationwide heatwave pushes the power grid to its limits—especially with Fourth of July celebrations cranking up the AC. Duke Energy’s ready, with meteorologists, new power plants, and battery systems to handle the strain, and even offers credits for customers who cut back during peak hours. Industrial users like data centers are also required to participate. While buying power from other states is an option, it’s getting tougher as everyone battles the heat. Blackouts are the absolute last resort—only if every other measure fails. For you, Duke’s got simple tips: raise your thermostat a few degrees, use ceiling fans, and limit appliance use to beat the heat and save on your bill. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6a31c0563551ec49

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