Duke Energy is strengthening part of its electric grid in east Carmel to improve reliability and reduce power outages.
Crews are working to replace old underground power lines that deliver electricity to homes along North Deer Ridge Drive and South Deer Ridge Drive. Duke Energy says the new underground cable lines will be more reliable and reduce the risk of prolonged power outages in the future. Work is currently underway and is expected to conclude by June 2022.
Customers may see large electric utility equipment in the area of the underground cable line improvements, including utility trucks and digging and boring equipment. Crews will dig or bore along the power line easement, and in some cases may access backyards and other areas of property to work on the line.
“This important work is part of a smart, multi-layered energy grid improvement strategy to help improve electric reliability and strengthen the electric grid against severe weather and other impacts,” said Duke Energy Government and Community Relations Manager Mark LaBarr. “Making the right investments today means that the energy grid customers and their families depend on will be more reliable and more responsive in the future.”
For more information about Duke Energy’s work to provide safer, more reliable, and secure energy for its customers, visit duke-energy.com/our-company/infuture.