Lexington Utilities Urges Residents to Conserve Power During Extreme Cold

Lexington Utilities is asking residents and businesses to conserve electricity through Monday morning as extreme cold temperatures drive unusually high power demand across the area.

Lexington Utilities receives power through Duke Energy transmission lines, which deliver electricity from the Catawba Power Plant to local infrastructure. Duke Energy has reported that the prolonged cold snap has created abnormally high demand statewide and is projecting an all-time peak load on the electric grid through 10 a.m. Monday, February 2.

To help prevent widespread outages, Duke Energy has requested that energy partners, including Lexington Utilities, issue public appeals encouraging customers to reduce energy use until temperatures begin to rise later Monday morning.

Officials say conservation during this peak period can help stabilize the grid and ensure reliable service for everyone across the Carolinas.

Residents are encouraged to take the following steps to reduce electricity usage between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m.:

• Lower thermostats to the lowest comfortable setting

• Avoid using major appliances such as washing machines, clothes dryers and dishwashers

• Turn off unnecessary lights, devices and unused plug-ins

• Electric vehicle owners are asked to delay charging until midday when demand is lower

Lexington Utilities thanked customers for their cooperation and patience during the extreme weather event, noting that even small conservation efforts can make a meaningful difference during periods of peak demand.

Davidson Local will continue to share updates as conditions change.