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Duke Energy uses self-healing technology to reduce outages in Howard County

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Duke Energy officials report that self-healing technology automatically reroutes electricity around damaged sections to restore service before crews complete repairs. This technology has helped customers in Howard County avoid approximately 5,300 outages in 2026. These measures are part of a broader effort by Duke Energy to strengthen the electric system, including replacing utility poles and upgrading transformers.

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The technology allows Duke Energy to prevent outages before they occur. This operational improvement could lead to reduced outage costs for Duke Energy. Furthermore, improved grid reliability could benefit county stability and resident welfare in Howard County.

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Who's involved

  • Duke EnergyElectric power company utilizing self-healing technology in Kokomo operations.
  • Howard CountyCounty jurisdiction where Duke Energy operates and benefits from improved grid reliability.
  • KokomoLocality where Duke Energy operates and serves as the administrative county seat for Howard County.

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  • Duke EnergySpeculative

    Duke Energy might see reduced outage costs through the use of self-healing technology.

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