Dec 24 (Reuters) - Duke Energy Corp:
* DUE TO EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES AND SUBSEQUENT DEMAND FOR POWER AROUND MUCH OF NATION, ELECTRICITY SUPPLIES ARE VERY TIGHT
* EXPECTS LOAD SHEDDING TO CONTINUE UNTIL AT LEAST 8:30 OR 9 A.M. TODAY, DEC. 24
* DUKE ENERGY - OUTAGES ARE TEMPORARY AND ROTATED AMONG CUSTOMERS AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL ADDITIONAL ELECTRICITY IS AVAILABLE AND NORMAL OPERATION OF POWER GRID RESUMES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: