{"id":994504,"date":"2026-08-12T18:43:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T22:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/duke-energy-restores-more-than-171000-outages-across-greater-cincinnati-repairs-continue-as-company-works-to-determine-restoration-times\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T18:43:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T22:43:35","slug":"duke-energy-restores-more-than-171000-outages-across-greater-cincinnati-repairs-continue-as-company-works-to-determine-restoration-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/duke-energy-restores-more-than-171000-outages-across-greater-cincinnati-repairs-continue-as-company-works-to-determine-restoration-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Duke Energy restores more than 171,000 outages across Greater Cincinnati, repairs continue as company works to determine restoration times"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<ul type=\"square\">\n<li>More than 1,000 additional workers joining restoration effort<\/li>\n<li>Customers can begin viewing restoration estimates at 7 p.m. Wednesday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">CINCINNATI<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">Aug. 12, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Over the past 24 hours, Duke Energy workers have restored power to more than 171,000 customers across Greater Cincinnati despite multiple rounds of severe weather, fallen trees, road closures and extensive damage to the electric system.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n<p>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mmx.prnewswire.com\/media\/MS243565\/DUKE-ENERGY-NEW-LOGO.jpg?id=OA2873397\" title=\"Duke Energy logo\" alt=\"Duke Energy logo\" \/>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The following outage figures are as of 4 p.m. Wednesday. Refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/outagemaps.duke-energy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Duke Energy Outage Map<\/a>\u00a0for up-to-date figures and, when available, estimated restoration times.<\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prnpr2 prnpl2 prnvab prntar prncbts prnbrbrs prnbbbs prnbsbls\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n              \n            <\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\"><br \/>\n                  <b>OUTAGES RESTORED<\/b><br \/>\n                <\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\"><br \/>\n                  <b>CURRENT OUTAGES<\/b><br \/>\n                <\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\"><br \/>\n                  <b>OHIO<\/b><br \/>\n                <\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">145,548<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">85,579<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\"><br \/>\n                  <b>KENTUCKY<\/b><br \/>\n                <\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">25,921<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">17,010<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\"><br \/>\n                  <b>TOTAL<\/b><br \/>\n                <\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">171,469<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\" nowrap=\"nowrap\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">102,589<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prnpr2 prnpl2 prnsbtb1 prnrbrb1 prnsbbb1 prnsblb1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\">\n                <span class=\"prnews_span\">Note: Duke Energy serves about 765,000 electric customers in Ohio and 155,000 electric customers in Kentucky.<\/span>\n              <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>\n        <b>The latest<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Despite multiple rounds of severe weather on Tuesday and Wednesday that caused additional outages and slowed restoration efforts, crews continue to make steady progress while working through fallen trees, blocked roads, damaged poles and extensive damage to the electric system.<\/li>\n<li>More than 1,000 additional lineworkers, tree trimmers, damage assessors and support personnel from outside Ohio and Kentucky are supporting the restoration effort or traveling to the region to assist.<\/li>\n<li>Beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, many customers will be able to see when their power is expected to be restored by visiting Duke Energy&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/outagemaps.duke-energy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Outage Map<\/a>. Because of the extensive damage in some areas, restoration estimates for some outages may not be available immediately.<\/li>\n<li>Damage assessments remain ongoing. As workers gain access to damaged infrastructure and complete assessments, restoration plans and estimated restoration times will continue to be updated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <b>Our view<br \/><\/b><br \/>\n        <b>Andy Cassidy, Duke Energy storm director:<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>&#8220;Our crews have made significant progress under extremely challenging conditions, but we still have substantial work ahead of us.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;We&#8217;re pulling in more than 1,000 additional workers to support this restoration effort. They&#8217;ll work alongside our employees and contractors in Ohio and Kentucky to safely restore service for our customers as quickly as possible.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;We&#8217;re also reaching a point where we can begin providing estimated restoration times for many outages. We know customers want information about when their power will be restored, and we&#8217;re working to provide that information as quickly as possible. We appreciate their continued patience as damage assessments continue.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <b>What&#8217;s next<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Lineworkers, tree crews and damage assessors will continue working around the clock to repair and replace damaged equipment, clear debris and restore service.<\/li>\n<li>Restoration work is progressing across the region, with many customers already restored and thousands more expected to regain service soon. Some outages, particularly those involving broken poles, downed lines or significant equipment damage, may require more time to repair.<\/li>\n<li>Duke Energy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.duke-energy.com\/outages\/restoring-your-power\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">restores power using a process<\/a>\u00a0designed to return service to the greatest number of customers as quickly and safely as possible while prioritizing facilities that support public health and safety.<\/li>\n<li>As damage assessments continue, Duke Energy will communicate updates \u2013 including estimated restoration times \u2013 to customers through the company&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.duke-energy.com\/outages\/alerts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Outage Alerts<\/a>\u00a0and its <a href=\"https:\/\/outagemaps.duke-energy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Outage Map<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Customers can also stay informed through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.duke-energy.com\/home\/products\/duke-energy-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Duke Energy mobile app<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <b>What customers should expect<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b>Stay safe:<\/b>\u00a0Stay away from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.duke-energy.com\/safety-and-preparedness\/storm-safety\/safety-around-power-lines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">downed or sagging power lines<\/a>\u00a0and anything they&#8217;re touching, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.duke-energy.com\/outages\/generators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">operate generators safely<\/a>\u00a0and follow other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.duke-energy.com\/safety-and-preparedness\/storm-safety\/after-the-storm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">post-storm tips<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Report hazards:<\/b>\u00a0Call 911 and Duke Energy Ohio\/Kentucky at 800.543.5599.<\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Keep roads clear:<\/b>\u00a0Move over for first responders and utility trucks and treat intersections with nonworking signals as four-way stops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <b>Duke Energy Ohio\/Kentucky<br \/><\/b>Duke Energy Ohio &amp; Kentucky, subsidiaries of Duke Energy, provide electric service to 920,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in a 3,000-square-mile service area, and natural gas service to 563,000 customers in a 2,650-square-mile service area, in Ohio and Kentucky.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Duke Energy<br \/><\/b>Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America&#8217;s largest energy holding companies. The company&#8217;s electric utilities serve 8.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 55,700 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Kentucky.<\/p>\n<p>Duke Energy is executing an energy modernization strategy, keeping customer value at the forefront as it invests in electric grid upgrades and efficient generation resources to strengthen the system and serve growing energy needs.<\/p>\n<p>More information is available at\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/www.duke-energy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">duke-energy.com<\/a>. 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The following outage figures are as of 4 p.m. Wednesday. Refer to the Duke Energy Outage Map\u00a0for up-to-date figures and, when available, estimated restoration times. OUTAGES RESTORED CURRENT OUTAGES OHIO 145,548 85,579 KENTUCKY 25,921 17,010 TOTAL 171,469 102,589 Note: Duke Energy serves about 765,000 electric customers in Ohio and 155,000 electric customers in Kentucky. 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The following outage figures are as of 4 p.m. Wednesday. Refer to the Duke Energy Outage Map\u00a0for up-to-date figures and, when available, estimated restoration times. OUTAGES RESTORED CURRENT OUTAGES OHIO 145,548 85,579 KENTUCKY 25,921 17,010 TOTAL 171,469 102,589 Note: Duke Energy serves about 765,000 electric customers in Ohio and 155,000 electric customers in Kentucky. 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