Meeting the insatiable demand for energy has been accentuated by the rapid growth of AI data centers. By 2030, it is estimated they will consume 9% of all the electricity generated domestically. This is driving many electric companies to turn to nuclear reactors and various sorts of renewable and clean energy options.

"The temperature is going to be bad tomorrow and Wednesday, what happens if this happens again? And people are without power for 12, 13 hours?"

DOT crews began salt brining interstates Monday morning. The mixture will lower the freezing point of the pavement to prevent ice from forming. However, with the chilliest temperatures the Triangle has seen in about two years,

Duke Energy says they're less worried about ice and more focused on the sustained cold temperatures. Among the Davos protesters: an heiress who gave away her fortune and says the rich 'hold too much power' Scientists say your brain suddenly ages at 57,

Duke Energy's Jeff Brooks says power crews are preparing for the historic winter storm causing power outages throughout the southern U.S. and Gulf Coast on Jan. 21.