Duke Energy Indiana announced on Apr. 8 that its investments in advanced self-healing technology have helped reduce power outages for customers during the state’s storm season, which lasts from March to June.
The company said this technology is designed to automatically detect and reroute power when an outage occurs, helping restore service more quickly or prevent outages altogether. This development is significant as it aims to provide more reliable electricity service during periods of severe weather, which can lead to widespread disruptions.
According to Duke Energy Indiana, nearly half of its customers are now served by self-healing technology—almost four times the number compared to 2022. In 2025 alone, the system reportedly helped avoid about 100,000 outages for Indiana customers and saved approximately 350,000 hours of total outage time. The company said the technology can reduce the number of affected customers by up to 75 percent and often restores power in less than a minute.
Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana, said: “Duke Energy will continue to expand self-healing technology in Indiana this year, helping deliver smarter, stronger and more resilient power on both ‘blue-sky days’ and during severe weather. For our customers, that means fewer outages, faster restoration and a more reliable experience year-round.”
Duke Energy Indiana owns 6,800 megawatts of energy capacity and supplies electricity to approximately 930,000 customers across a service area spanning 23,000 square miles.
