NOAA confirms hottest month on record across the contiguous U.S.

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    "excerpt": "CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As high temperatures continue across much of North Carolina and South Carolina, Duke Energy is reminding customers about tools that can help them stay informed about their energy use and connect them with assistance programs if they need help. The reminder comes as federal climate data shows July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded across the contiguous United States, according to NOAA. \"Summer weather can have a significant impact on how much energy a household uses,\" said Kendal Bowman, Duke Energy's North Carolina president. \"We're helping customers stay informed with tools that explain how weather and other factors can affect energy use, while also connecting customers with assistance resources when they need support.\" Tools that help customers stay informed Duke Energy offers several tools that can help customers monitor and better understand their energy use. Bill Insights in the Duke Energy app helps explain factors that may be affecting energy use and monthly bills, including weather and other changes that can influence energy use. Usage Alerts help customers track energy use during their billing cycle and provide projected energy use and estimated bill information before the bill arrives. This gives customers time to make adjustments to help reduce energy use before the bill arrives. Home Energy Reports compare a...",
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